Send to Google Maps
Sends the current text selection with 1-Click to Google Maps.
What is Send to Google Maps?
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Summary
This extension allows you to send a selected address on any website directly to Google Maps.
Therefore the extension adds an item to the Context Menu if text is selected. By right clicking on the selected text the context menu opens and you can choose between different options:
- Search for the selected text in Maps
- Show your current position in Maps
- If you need directions: Just go to the options page and enter up to five favorite addresses. They will be available in the context menu to easily get directions.
Also, you can select company names, names of sights and a lot more on any webpage to get directions to. Just try it out! It's not limited to addresses only...
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User reviews summary
Pros
- Helps to easily send an address to Google Maps directly
- Saves users from having to copy and paste an address into Google Maps
- Has customization options
- Good for short click and Google Maps opening
Cons
- Inserts ads into user search results and web pages
- Hijacks Google searches and diverts to Bing or other search engines
- Asks for new permissions like reading and changing user data on certain websites
- Causes high CPU usage in Chrome when kept open for a long time
Most mentioned
- Ads injection into search results
- Hijacking Google search results
- Requesting new permissions
- Useful for sending address to Google Maps
- Causes high CPU usage on extended usage
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Risk impact
Send to Google Maps is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Send to Google Maps if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Send to Google Maps may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
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