Black Menu for Google™

by carlosjeurissen.com

Utilities google-services productivity quick-access search translate gmail maps utility

Quick Look

Black Menu for Google provides quick, in-page access to a wide array of Google services through a customizable drop-down menu.

AI Overview

Who is this for?

Users who frequently use multiple Google services and want to streamline their workflow.

Key Features

→ Quick access to Google Search, Translate, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Drive, Calendar, and Keep.
→ In-page mini-window previews for services.
→ Option to open services in new tabs.
→ Customizable menu to add or remove services.
→ Access to over 450 other Google sites.

Reviews Analysis

Overall Sentiment

Mostly Positive

Users appreciate the convenience and broad access to Google services, though some have experienced minor issues.

Note: AI analysis focuses on the substance and recency of reviews, which may differ from the overall store rating.

What Users Love

✓ Extremely convenient for accessing Google services without leaving the current page.
✓ Highly customizable menu allows users to tailor it to their needs.
✓ Saves time by providing quick shortcuts to various Google apps.

Points to Consider

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Official Description

From the Developer

The easiest access to the Google universe

Black Menu for Google gives you quick access to your favorite Google services with a convenient drop-down menu that lets you use Search, Google+, Translate, and many others without leaving the page you’re on. Click on menu items to get a small windowed preview or click on the open in new button on the right to open them in a new tab.

Customize the menu by pointing at ‘Add’ and dragging/clicking the services you want from a comprehensive list of services. To remove services, drag them to the right to remove them.

Access these and more with Black Menu for Google:

Google Search. Quickly search the web or switch tabs to search for images, books, news, etc.—all within the mini window.

Google+. Share the current page, or check your latest Google notifications. Navigate all of Google+ as you would on a mobile device.

Google Translate. Type or paste text into the box to get a quick translation for that comment you received in a foreign language. View your translate history and save your favorite ones.

Google Maps. Find the next restaurant to try out by using the mini map that has search, Street View, and layers for satellite, traffic, public transport and cycling.

YouTube. Watch popular videos or those recommended to you. Do a search and filter the results to find that one video you wanted to share. Sign in to find useful shortcuts at the bottom.

Google News. Read top news from your locale or any country you choose. Also browse sections like World, Business, Sci/Tech and Entertainment. Use search to find news about any topic.

Gmail. Get a full-featured Gmail inbox to check or send mail from. Reply to colleagues, edit labels, forward emails, or archive them—do almost everything Gmail can do right from the menu.

Google Drive. Browse folders or search for files in a nice familiar layout. View your documents as a list or see images in a grid view. Click the add button to upload files or make new ones.

Google Calendar. See your upcoming events summarized in a list. Toggle which calendars you’d like to see from the side drawer or just search for specific events.

Google Keep. Create lists, reminders, or paste snippets from the web. All your notes are here, including archived ones. Organize and rearrange them as you want.

Apps page. Access shortcuts to common (and obscure) Google websites like Google Contacts, Google Groups, Google Art Project, Google Follow Your World and 450+ more!

Right click the Black Menu icon to send me feedback, suggestions, or to report a problem.

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