Highlighted Search
Simultaneously search your favorite sites using the highlighted text on the current screen as the search parameter.
Highlighted Search
Extension stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on
2023-08-19
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- background
- tabs
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- storage
Size: 126.98K
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Extension summary
Use your cursor to highlight someone's name in your current tab, then simply click the icon that appears in your omnibox. That will open 5 new tabs, using the highlighted text as a search parameter, to search Github, LinkedIn, Facebook. Google and Google Scholar, for that person's name.
User reviews
completely useless
by 
SOLVEALLPROBLEMS, 2018-12-06
SOLVEALLPROBLEMS, 2018-12-06Best search tool extension for Chrome when searching across multiple platforms. Saves so much time!
by 
Danny Song, 2018-03-17
Danny Song, 2018-03-17Extension safety
Risk impact
Highlighted Search requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Highlighted Search may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
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