Pearls Extension

Always highlight a set of words stored for chosen webpages.
What is Pearls Extension?
Pearls Extension is a Chrome extension that enables users to save and automatically search for sets of words on web pages. It offers the capability to specify words per page, domain, or for all pages, providing a convenient way to track important information.

Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.25 (83)
Version: 1.0.9.1 (Last updated: 2024-06-07)
Creation date: 2013-06-26
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 34.13K

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Extension summary

There are many web pages that contain large lists of information that are constantly updated. When repeatedly searching for multiple interesting words (which could be a large set), it would be useful to save those words and automatically search for them as the web page is updated. Pearls provides this functionality and allows you to specify sets of words per page, domain, or for all pages.

You should reload your pages after installing the extension.

Last Update 1.0.9.1:

  • Added a backup button to ensure data safety for an upcoming Chrome update that might disable the extension after June 15

Google Chrome is requiring extension developers to make major changes on how their extensions work. I am currently working on this and hope the migration can be finished soon before problems affect users. I am deeply sorry if this happens. Pearls has not received my attention in a while since my current job does not give me time to do more development at home. However, after this migration is finished, I do plan to give more time to Pearls and satisfy some common user requests.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Quick to set up and easy to use
  • Effective search algorithm, especially for complex scripts like Cyrillic
  • Very helpful for reading novels and enhancing productivity
  • Redirects users to highlighted words
  • Works well on various websites
Cons
  • Lacks customizable color configurations, which is problematic for colorblind users
  • Does not work well with Google Docs for multi-word expressions
  • Issues with performance on specific pages like patents.google.com
  • No highlighting capability for PDF files
  • Occasional bugs with word highlighting and scrolling
Most mentioned
  • Color configurations requests due to colorblindness
  • Problems with Google Docs functionality
  • Need for PDF support
  • Performance issues on certain pages
  • Overall positive impact on reading and productivity
Recent reviews
by Absiiik, 2024-06-24

This tool is quick to setup and easy to use. I wish I could pick the color each team is assigned, but I can't find any similar tools that allow color picking. Compared to other similar tool, this one is quick to set up multiple search terms.
by Amy Rask, 2024-04-18

request: color configurations, because i'm colorblind
by Łukasz Musznik, 2022-01-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Pearls Extension requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Pearls Extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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