Google Search Highlighter icon

Google Search Highlighter

by yortem@gmail.com · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Highlights Google search results based on categorized websites.

Users
15
+1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#167K
#139K among extensions
Version
1.1
updated 15 Apr 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
0815Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 15 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
001Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 1 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 Google Search Highlighter

This Chrome extension enhances your Google search experience by allowing you to categorize search results directly on the page. The goal is to help users organize information, quickly identify relevant links from specific categories, and streamline the browsing process.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+7.1%00.00
30 days+1+7.1%00.00
6 months+12+400.0%00.00
1 year+15–00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.115 Apr 2025
1.012 Apr 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
12 Apr 2025
Size
12 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
elhofacbaieekmifabnmfncflfjklikb

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
storage
Site access
*://*/*
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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