Search in background tab

Opens the "Search google for" search in a background tab.

What is Search in background tab?

'Search in background tab' is a Chrome extension that provides a unique facility to users by allowing all new tabs opened through 'Search google for' to open in the background rather than the traditional foreground approach. Users can smoothly navigate their work without being interrupted by newly opened tabs. Remember to update to version 0.0.4 for the extension to work effectively.

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Extension stats

By: Pitmairen

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Users: 678 ▼ -15

Rating: 4.15 (67)

Version: 0.0.7 (Last updated: 2023-12-24)

Creation date: 2013-03-03

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
storage

Size: 10.69K

Email: pr*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 34468 ▼ 344

Other rankings

#4698 in Tools ▼ 38 #40 in background keyword 24 ▼ 6

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Extension summary

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This extension makes the new tab, that are opened by "Search google for" , open in the background instead of the foreground.

It should now work for latest versions of Chrome.

Important

If it doesn't work. Go to the options page and follow the instructions. Make sure you have updated to version 0.0.7.

You find the options page at this url:

chrome-extension://fikfhablannhlgejpiklhbkonjkakodf/options.html

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works perfectly after setup
Saves users from needing to switch browsers
Developer appreciated for their work
Can handle changes in search expression
Easy to follow instructions for setup

Cons

Does not work with modern versions of Chrome
Some users report it not functioning at all
No direct access to settings from the extension
Takes up more RAM than expected
Requires manual setup to function properly

Most mentioned

Doesn't work
Works great after setup
Follow the instructions in options page
Saved the day
You saved my life

Recent reviews

LOVE this extension, would have gladly "bought a coffee" for this developer if I saw such an option. My only suggestion is I am not sure why, at least as far as I can see, there is not a setting from within the extension to get to the extension settings. However you probably won't need to access them.

David Haddad, 2024-08-11

Found this as I was searching for a replacement for a prior extension that will die when Manifest v.3 is mandated, works perfectly and if for whatever reason you've altered how the search expression is relayed to Google this extension will easily handle that.