Highlighted text search is a Chrome add-on developed by yiftah.cooper. It is a free tool that adds keyboard hotkeys for opening a search of highlighted text in your favorite search engine in a new tab. This add-on provides a more efficient way to search for highlighted text compared to the usual method of right-clicking and selecting the "Search for ____" option in the context menu.

One of the key features of Highlighted text search is the option to open the search results in either the background or foreground tab. This allows users to seamlessly continue their browsing experience while searching for highlighted text. Additionally, both the search engine and the hotkeys are customizable, providing users with the flexibility to personalize their search experience.

Furthermore, this add-on includes a convenient context menu item for background searching, making it even easier to access the search functionality. With Highlighted text search, users can save time and effort by quickly searching for highlighted text without interrupting their workflow.

Please note that as a reviewer, I have not personally tested this add-on, but have based my review solely on the information provided.