Google Search Maps Button

Google Search Maps Button

Adds back the Maps button to Google search pages and makes the map images clickable again for seamless navigation.

What is Google Search Maps Button?
Google Search Maps Button is a Firefox add-on that reinstates the Google Maps button on Google search pages in Europe, providing one-click access to Google Maps directly from the search page and making map images clickable for improved navigation.
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Stats
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-03-29)
Creation date: 2024-03-05
Weekly download count: 1,476
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 13.51K
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Google Search Maps Button
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Summary

The "Google Search Maps Button" Firefox add-on reinstates the Google Maps button in the Google Search navigation bar for users in Europe. If you've discovered the Google Maps button gone or missing from your search experience, this add-on is crafted for you.

What it Does: This add-on guarantees one-click access to Google Maps directly from the Google Search page. It further enhances navigation by making map images clickable within search results, greatly improving your online journey.

Why it's Needed: Due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), aimed at promoting fair competition and innovation, the Google Maps shortcut was eliminated for European users. This tool adeptly restores the convenience that was lost.

Privacy and Security: With a commitment to not saving any user data, the add-on prioritizes your privacy and security.

For anyone noticing the Google Maps button gone from the Google Search navigation bar in Europe, this add-on offers a seamless and effective solution, reintegrating this vital feature into your browsing routine.

Troubleshooting steps if the extension is not working:

  1. Check Plugin Status: Make sure that the plugin is enabled.

  2. Verify Site Access: Open the details for this add-on and ensure that it has permissions on google domains.

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User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Useful feature restored
  • Solves search issue
  • Works well
Cons
  • Google Maps search result issue
  • Desire for source code availability and flexibility with map providers
Most mentioned
  • Thanks for restoring feature
  • Desire for source code availability
  • Desire for flexibility with map providers
  • Google Maps search issue
Recent reviews
by Notyx, 2024-04-24

by Notyx, 2024-04-24

by Notyx, 2024-04-24
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Safety
Risk impact

Google Search Maps Button is very risky to use and it requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Avoid installing this add-on unless you absolutely trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood

Google Search Maps Button may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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