Copy and Search

Search the Web for currently selected text using keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Shift+G -> Google, +B -> Bing, +Y -> Yandex, +W -> Wiki)

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-10-23
Users: 159
Rating: 2.50 (4)
Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2013-07-16)
Creation date: 2013-07-16
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • clipboardWrite
  • clipboardRead
  • activeTab
  • tabs
Size: 40.68K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

How often do you select text, copy it, and then open new browser tab to search?

"Copy and Search" helps you to do the same with selected text just by pressing a single keyboard combination!

Moreover, there are different keyboard combinations for different search providers Ctrl+Shift+G -> Google Ctrl+Shift+B -> Bing Ctrl+Shift+Y -> Yandex Ctrl+Shift+W -> Wiki

Cool isn't it? :)

User reviews

Does not work... !
by Leddington Guitars, 2022-07-30

SHORTCUTS NOT WORKING

1) take out '+B and +W' 2) modify '+Y' as YouTube then it's a 5-star-one to me.
by Dinçer Dinç, 2016-10-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Copy and Search requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Copy and Search may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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