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Search In Google Maps

📦 v1.0.1
💾 53.13KiB
📅 2026-03-06
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Overview

Right-click any selected text to search it in Google Maps. One click opens Maps in a new tab—no copy-paste.
Search in Google Maps adds a right-click option so you can look up any selected text on Google Maps instantly.

How it works
• Select text on any webpage (an address, place name, or landmark).
• Right-click and choose Search in Google Maps.
• A new tab opens with Google Maps and your search—no copy-paste needed.

Why use it
• Saves time when you’re reading articles, emails, or docs and want to see a location on the map.
• Works on any site; the context menu appears whenever you have text selected.
• No account or API key required. Uses only the permissions needed for the context menu and opening a tab.

Technical
• Built for Chrome with Manifest V3.
• No data is sent to external servers; searches go directly to Google Maps.
• This is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google.

Tags

Productivity/tools productivity/tools

Privacy Practices

Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

🔐 Security Analysis

This extension hasn't been security-scanned yet.

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