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SearX Search Provider

by Alejandro Akbal · Privacy & Security
FeaturedManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

A configurable browser extension that sets SearX as your default search engine.

Users
643
−6 in 30 days
Rating
3.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
6
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#38K
#32K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 13 Dec 2023

Users

monthly, 3 years
05001,000Dec 2023Jun 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 643 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
036Dec 2023Jun 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 6 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 SearX Search Provider

This extension is designed for those who value their online privacy and are looking for a quick, unobtrusive way to revamp their browsing habits. Key features include: ● Privacy by Default: SearX doesn't track your searches. ● Install and Forget: Simply install the extension and SearX becomes your default search engine. ● Options: Effortless switch between SearX instances, setting you free from the need to fork or create a new extension each time. ● Synchronization: Use your browser's sync to match your options across different devices. ● SearXNG compatible: Works seamlessly with SearXNG instances SearX is an open-source metasearch engine that respects your privacy. By installing our extension, SearX becomes your default search engine, giving you unbiased results with no user tracking. Learn more about SearX at https://searxng.org. The options page included in the extension allows you to seamlessly switch between SearX instances, so you can always have the best possible search experience. Made by Alejandro Akbal, https://akbal.dev. This extension is proudly open source. https://github.com/AlejandroAkbal/SearX-Search-Provider-Extension

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+4+0.6%00.00
30 days−6−0.9%00.00
6 months−117−15.4%00.00
1 year−92−12.5%+1−0.40

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.0.113 Dec 2023
1.0.010 Dec 2023

Details

Category
Privacy & Security
First seen
10 Dec 2023
Size
134 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
hmbgmokpddhjjncclckdfnolbhfjnoam

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 1
Permissions
storagedeclarativeNetRequestdeclarativeNetRequestFeedback
Site access
http://searx-to-localhost.akbal.dev/*https://searx-to-localhost.akbal.dev/*http://searx.localhost/*https://searx.localhost/*

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