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IMDB Search Chrome Extension Analysis

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Chrome extension ID: cbongpcdgehbfeajgkndgkbdkkfdmdik

IMDB Search adds a keyword-based trigger to the browser omnibox, allowing users to search IMDb.com results without navigating to the site first. It provides real-time search suggestions and supports direct navigation to search result pages.

Developer:Rob W
Version:3
Size:8.65KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web Store

Overview

Installs

699

Rating

★ 3.2

11 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The extension positions itself as a lightweight utility for streamlining IMDb searches directly from the browser's omnibox. It emphasizes privacy, minimal permissions, and direct integration with IMDb's search suggestions.

Inferred product pattern

Single-purpose search utility for Chrome Omnibox.

Review-backed pain points

Recent reviews report the extension failing to function or trigger any search activity in the browser.

Observed feature gaps

Users noted the inability to search for TV shows or series, which is explicitly acknowledged as a limitation in the long description.

Tags
Search ToolOmniboxProductivityIMDb
Target users

- Frequent IMDb users

- Power users of browser omnibox search

- Movie enthusiasts

Primary use cases

- Searching for movie metadata

- Rapid navigation to IMDb movie pages

Positive themes

- Ease of use

- Effective integration with omnibox search workflow

- Works exactly as described

Negative themes

- Functional failure

- Extension not responding or appearing to do nothing

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- None; the extension is free.

Evidence boundary: Evidence is drawn from 11 user reviews and the developer's provided manifest details, highlighting a transition to MV3 and current functional inconsistencies. The sample size is small and reflects a mix of older positive sentiment and recent reports of functional failure.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No specific support or refund complaints reported beyond general reports of functional breakage.

Reliability

Multiple recent user reports indicate the extension is currently non-functional.

Privacy

None observed; the developer explicitly mentions anonymous requests and no cookie usage.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 1

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 3

- Size: 8.65KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

IMDb search extensionChrome omnibox searchmovie database shortcut

Comparison

IMDb browser pluginChrome search shortcut

Problem

extension not workingIMDb search broken

Alternative

Chrome search engine settingsquick IMDb search

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Screenshots

IMDB Search screenshot

Links

Privacy policy: https://robwu.nl/privacy/cws/

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