Instant Search Switcher
Adds a convenient dropdown menu to switch between different search engines while preserving your search query
As of June 2026, Instant Search Switcher has 172 users and a 4.27/5 rating from 11 reviews in the Productivity category.
Usersup 10.3 percent+10.3%
172
172
Ratingup 327.0 percent+327.0%
4.27
11 reviews
Reviewsup 450.0 percent+450.0%
11
Version
1.2.0
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 1 version update.
History
10 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 156 | 1.00 | 2 | 1.0.2 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 152 | 1.00 | 2 | 1.0.2 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 147 | 1.00 | 2 | 1.0.2 |
| May 6, 2026 | 160 | 4.27 | 11 | 1.2.0 |
| May 11, 2026 | 155 | 4.27 | 11 | 1.2.0 |
| May 17, 2026 | 166 | 4.27 | 11 | 1.2.0 |
| May 23, 2026 | 159 | 4.27 | 11 | 1.2.0 |
| May 30, 2026 | 174 | 4.27 | 11 | 1.2.0 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 176 | 4.27 | 11 | 1.2.0 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 177 | 4.27 | 11 | 1.2.0 |
| Now | 172 | 4.27 | 11 | 1.2.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- None declared
- Host access
- None declared
Screenshots
About
Instant Search Switcher is an intuitive browser extension that changes the way you search for information on the Internet. Forget about multi-step copying and pasting queries: now just one click is enough to save your key query and instantly switch from Google to Bing, Brave, Yandex, Searx or any other search engine. With Instant Search Switcher, you get maximum flexibility and control over search results, which is especially valuable for SEO specialists, content managers and anyone who works with large amounts of information. Key features of Instant Search Switcher - Quickly switch search engines: do not limit yourself to one service, compare results from Google, Bing, Brave, Yandex, Searx, DuckDuckGo and others without losing context. - Save and reuse a query: your original query always remains relevant, regardless of the selected system. - Simple interface: a minimalistic button in the browser toolbar opens a list of available search engines. - Custom application support: if popular search engines are not enough for you, you can add your own service using a URL template. Who will benefit - SEO specialists - to analyze site positions in different search engines, identify semantic discrepancies and optimize keywords. - Content managers - to quickly check facts, find alternative sources and expand the semantic core. - Marketers - for competitive research, analyze advertising platforms and assess brand visibility. - Bloggers and journalists - to quickly search for information from different points of view and compare the relevance of articles. - Any user who values time saving and convenience: no more copy-paste, only clean search. Benefits of use - Efficiency: one extension replaces several tabs and quick command scripts. - Convenience: all popular search engines in one menu, available at any time. - Control: you choose where and how to search, analyze different results without unnecessary interference. - Productivity: saving tens of seconds on each query adds up to hours per month. - Adaptability: adapts to your workflows and allows you to add new services. How to configure Instant Search Switcher - Go to the official extension store of your browser (Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons, etc.). - Install Instant Search Switcher and restart the browser if necessary. - Click on the extension icon next to the address bar to open the settings. - Select the desired search engines from the list or add your own via a URL template (for example, https://example.com/search?q=%s). - Save the changes - now you are ready to switch instantly.
Technical
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 45.52KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 55
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- gchjibpadfmjeadkgfoaokbncnljefjc
- Developer ID
- ub1cedaac2094fde1894eb960a2caccf3
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- May 19, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Apr 25, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 13, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
- https://addonup.com/info/contact
- Privacy Policy
- https://addonup.com/info/privacy
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 13, 2026.