SearchBar

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

As of June 2026, SearchBar has 60,000 users and a 4.50/5 rating from 462 reviews in the Productivity category.

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60,000
Ratingno change0%
4.50
462 reviews
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462
Version
0.12.0
Manifest V3

History

3 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 19, 2026.

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Permissions & access

Permissions
tabsstoragecontextMenusscripting
Host access
http://*/*, https://*/*

Screenshots

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About

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.

Technical

Version
0.12.0
Manifest
V3
Size
280KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
Yes

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
ue7d73c812bc561b675ebe71ecb141523
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Oct 14, 2012
Last Updated (Store)
Oct 27, 2025
Last Scraped
Jun 5, 2026
Website
Support URL

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