Search on Google Maps

Adds an option to search the selected text on Google Maps when you right click it. NOTE: This extension is NOT affiliated with Google or any other company. Icon credit: Andrew Onorato, thenounproject
What is Search on Google Maps?
'Search on Google Maps' is a useful Firefox add-on that enriches user experience by providing the option to easily search any highlighted text directly on Google Maps. This unique feature is initiated with a simple right-click. However, please note, this tool is not endorsed or affiliated with Google or any other company. The icon is credited to Andrew Onorato from The Noun Project.

Add-on stats

By: Qute
Users: 1,493 ▲ 33
Rating: 4.09 (11)
Version: 1.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-26)
Creation date: 2018-10-12
Weekly download count: 24
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
Size: 19.48K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Adds a new button to search on Google Maps some selected text after you right click.

NOTE: This extension is NOT affiliated with Google or any other company. Icon credit: Andrew Onorato, thenounproject

User reviews

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
  • Opens Google Maps in a new tab conveniently
  • Works as expected, including from within a PDF
  • Even works with latitude and longitude coordinates
Cons
  • Does not open the new 'map' tab immediately after the current tab
  • Lack of an Accelerator key for quick access
  • No direct way to contact the developer
Most mentioned
  • Works as expected
  • User wishes to open the 'map' tab after the current tab, not last
  • Functionality works even with coordinates
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Search on Google Maps does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Search on Google Maps is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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