Instant Search

Instant google serarch from the current page. Highlight the text and click the search icon. Search results will be shown in a popup.

Instant Search - Chrome Extension

Instant Search is a Chrome extension that allows you to run instant google searches from the current page. Simply highlight the text you want to search, click the search icon, and a popup window will display the Google search results. Your comments are always welcome.
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Extension stats

By: amilagm
Users: 395
-7
Rating: 5.00
(9)
Version: 1.0.1.2 (Last updated: 2013-11-23)
Creation date: 2013-11-23
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • tabs
Size: 19.46K

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Extension summary

This extension lets you run an instant google search from the current page you are viewing.

Just highlight the text that you want to search and click the search icon shown next to the highlighted text. Then A popup window will appear with the google search results.

Your comments are always welcome.

User reviews

Just what I needed! Thank you <3
by Meryem Bülbül, 2022-06-15

ok, but it doesn't open a new search tab but a new search page is inconvenient
by Rei Onami, 2021-09-24

It's a simple idea, nothing dramatic, but it delivers on that idea in spades. It does what it says it will, and does it well. With surprising speed, it has become an absolutely indispensable tool for browsing the internet. Fantastic work.
by BIOS-Pherecydes, 2021-09-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Instant Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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