AwesomeBar

Searches your bookmarks just like the Firefox AwesomeBar.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-10-22
Users: 235
Rating: 2.77 (35)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2013-07-03)
Creation date: 2013-07-03
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • bookmarks
  • tabs
Size: 197.63K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Provides Firefox AwesomeBar functionality as a Chrome Extension. Searches your bookmarks and orders in the same manner to the Firefox Awesomebar. To use the extension, type 'ab' in the Omnibar followed by your bookmark search text.

What's New in Version 2.0 Refactored entire search algorthim to mirror algorithm used by Firefox.

Version 1.3 Fixed searching to prioritize the capital letters at start of words in your favourites.

Version 1.2 Improved searching to prioritize the capital letters at start of words in your favourites to give a more accurate seach result. Coming Soon : History and Feeling Lucky searching..

Version 1.1 Improvements in fuzzy logic searching.

User reviews

Either put bookmark tags in the Awesome bar or go home.
by Randal Lewis, 2013-11-14

Firefox awesome bar works a LOT better !
by A Google user, 2013-07-13

it works! But I wish right mouse click can load bookmark manager and jump to the bookmark for easy manipulation
by r w, 2012-10-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

AwesomeBar requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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