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EZ Shortcut Search

by yuvalf155@gmail.com · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Search Google using highlighted text with a shortcut or context menu.

Users
127
+1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#77K
#65K among extensions
Version
1.1
updated 9 Sep 2025

Users

monthly, 14 months
064127Sep 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 127 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 14 months
012Sep 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About EZ Shortcut Search

EZ Shortcut Search is a lightweight and efficient Chrome extension designed to make searching faster and more convenient. It adds two simple ways to search Google for highlighted text on any webpage: Keyboard Shortcut: Highlight any text and press Alt+Shift+F (or Command+Shift+F on Mac) to open a new tab with a Google search for that text. Context Menu: Right-click on any highlighted text and select "Search Google for..." to perform the search instantly. Privacy This extension operates on a zero-data-saved principle. It does not collect, store, or transmit any of your browsing history, search queries, or personal information. All actions are performed locally on your machine, ensuring your privacy remains intact. This extension is built to be fast and simple, providing a seamless way to get search results without leaving the page you're on. You can also customize the shortcut in the extension's options page. In order to change the key binding of the "EZ Shortcut Search" extension, you'll need to go to Chrome's extension shortcuts page. Here's how to do it: Open your Chrome browser. Navigate to the extensions management page by typing chrome://extensions in the address bar. Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner. Select "Keyboard shortcuts" from the menu. Find "EZ Shortcut Search" in the list. Click the pencil icon next to the "Search highlighted text on Google" command. Press the new key combination you want to use. The new shortcut is automatically saved. Or: Press Alt + E or Alt + F to open the Chrome menu. Use the arrow keys to navigate down to "Extensions." Select "Keyboard shortcuts" from the submenu. Or: you can manually type chrome://extensions/shortcuts into the address bar and press Enter.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+6+5.0%00.00
30 days+1+0.8%00.00
6 months+104+452.2%00.00
1 year+118+1311.1%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.14 Sep 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
4 Sep 2025
Size
10 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
YuvalF15.github.io
Extension ID
hcclagkkeenhlefpcncplomboeehclbi

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 0, likelihood 2
Permissions
contextMenusscriptingactiveTabcommands

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