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SearchBar

by Jacob H · Tools
FeaturedManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

The most efficient way to use your favourite search engines. Search selected text, use customizable hotkeys and much more.

Users
60K
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.4 / 5
−0.13 in 30 days
Ratings
464
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#2,991
#2,624 among extensions
Version
0.12.0
updated 27 Oct 2025

Users

monthly, 3 years
20K40K60KAug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 60,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
100284467Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 464 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About SearchBar

To get started with SearchBar, wait for it to finish installing, go to a web page such as www.google.com and press F4. If nothing happens, you may need to refresh the page. ___________________________________________ SearchBar brings the best features of Google Toolbar to Chrome, and much more besides: ● one-click search customization ● search selected text ● new tab search ● customizable hotkeys ● search suggestions ● search history ● highlight search terms ● find search terms in page ● search current site ● pre-populate with search terms ● resize, reorder and reposition ● completely customizable ● all in one convenient toolbar ___________________________________________ Please click "Support" to submit bug reports, questions and feature suggestions. Please do not leave bug reports in your review. If you have found the extension valuable, then please consider sponsoring me here: http://www.againstmalaria.com/SearchBar ___________________________________________ HOW DO I USE THE ONE-CLICK SEARCH CUSTOMIZATION? Right-click on any search engine's input field and select "Add to SearchBar...". HOW DO I SEARCH SELECTED TEXT? Selected text is automatically detected, eliminating the need for copy/pasting. HOW DO I DO A NEW TAB SEARCH? Hold the Ctrl key while pressing a button or hotkey. HOW DO I GET THE HOTKEY FOR SHOWING SEARCHBAR TO WORK ON THE NEW TAB PAGE? Set another hotkey by selecting "Keyboard shortcuts" from the menu of Chrome's Extensions page. WHY DOES THE EXTENSION NEED TO "ACCESS MY DATA ON ALL WEBSITES"? Chrome requires this permission to be asked for in order for the extension to be inserted onto every page. However, the extension does not change or use any of your data outside of its declared features. For more information, please see the privacy policy (link below "Additional Information"). WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE SUCH AN AMAZING EXTENSION? This extension was borne out of personal frustration with Chrome's default search system and dissatisfaction with the features of similar extensions. I hope it improves your browsing experience as much as it has mine. This extension incorporates images from the Tango! Desktop Project.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%0−0.13
30 days0+0.0%0−0.13
6 months0+0.0%0−0.13
1 year0+0.0%−2−0.15

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where SearchBar appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
default search#93new

Version history

5 versions recorded
0.12.02 Dec 2024
0.11.1014 Oct 2023
0.11.926 Sep 2022
0.11.811 Aug 2020
0.11.726 Oct 2019

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
2 Dec 2024
Size
280 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
drive.google.com
Extension ID
fjefgkhmchopegjeicnblodnidbammed

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 3, likelihood 0
Permissions
tabsstoragecontextMenusscripting
Site access
http://*/*https://*/*
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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