SearchBar chrome extension

Version: 0.11.9
SearchBar
The most efficient way to use your favourite search engines. Search selected text, use customizable hotkeys and much more.
4.53 Based on 440 user rates

What is SearchBar?

SearchBar is a tab manager extension for chrome. it's a free extension and is featured in Search Tools, it has 60,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 4.53 from 440 rated user, last update is 590 days ago.


What’s new in version 0.11.9?

                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.
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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
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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
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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. The developer may be compensated by You.com for referrals from SearchBar.            

How to install SearchBar?

You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.


Preview of SearchBar


Technical Features:

  • Latest Version: 0.11.9
  • Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
  • License: Free
  • Latest update: Monday, September 26th, 2022
  • Author: Jacob H

SearchBar Available languages:

English.


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Reviews of searchbar:


Andres Guardado March 8th, 2023
Andres Guardado

I can find myself using this a lot this an amazing extension!!!! :)


Divyansh Pandit January 10th, 2023
Divyansh Pandit

It works really well, and customizations are nice. Just one feature request- Allow us to change font style.


Jeff White December 1st, 2022
Jeff White

Great extension, but oversells how customizable it is. Would like to be able to scale iframe or atleast decrease button size & input size

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