Google Search Maps Button

Google Search Maps Button

Adds back the Maps button to Google search pages and makes the search result map images clickable again for seamless navigation.

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What is Google Search Maps Button?
Google Search Maps Button is a Chrome extension that brings back the Google Maps button to the Google Search page for European users, making map images clickable and navigation seamless. It ensures privacy and security while addressing the removal of the Google Maps shortcut in response to the Digital Markets Act.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 70,000+
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-03-30)
Creation date: 2024-02-11
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 9.13K
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Google Search Maps Button
Google Search Maps Button (v1.2.0)
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Summary

The "Google Search Maps Button" Chrome extension brings the Google Maps button back to the Google Search navigation bar for users in Europe. If you've found the Google Maps button gone or missing from your search experience, this extension is designed to address exactly that.

What it Does: This extension ensures you can access Google Maps with just one click from the Google Search page. It also makes map images clickable within search results, significantly improving your navigation experience.

Why it's Needed: In response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which is aimed at fostering fair competition and innovation, the Google Maps shortcut was removed for European users. This tool effectively restores that lost convenience.

Privacy and Security: Operating without saving any user data, the extension ensures your privacy and security are protected.

For anyone who's noticed the Google Maps button gone from the Google Search navigation bar in Europe, this extension provides a straightforward and effective solution, seamlessly reintegrating this essential feature into your browsing routine.

Troubleshooting steps if the extension is not working:

  1. Check Plugin Status: Make sure that the plugin is enabled in your Chrome browser.
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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Fixes missing functionality in Google Chrome
  • Easy to use
  • Works perfectly
Cons
  • Doesn't work on certain Google domains
Most mentioned
  • Thank you for fixing this annoying change in Chrome
  • Works perfectly
  • Doesn't work on google.com or google.ro
Recent reviews
does what it's supposed to
by Karol Sawicz Karol Sawicz, 2024-05-28

Perfect!
by Brecht Declercq Brecht Declercq, 2024-05-28

by Konstantin Wollmann Konstantin Wollmann, 2024-05-28
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Safety
Risk impact

Google Search Maps Button is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Google Search Maps Button is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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