# Aim Search

> A powerful search extension that lets you quickly search across multiple engines.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/aim-search](https://chrome-stats.com/d/aim-search)

## Overview

- **ID:** `aim-search`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Aim Search
- **Category:** privacy-security,search-tools,bookmarks
- **Daily users:** 2
- **Version:** 2.5.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-23
- **First published:** 2026-02-11
- **Size:** 812 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/aim-search/)
- **Website:** [https://www.aaiimm.com](https://www.aaiimm.com/)

## Description

Aim Search: One Box for All Your Searches

Transform your browsing experience with Aim Search - the powerful extension that puts thousands of search engines at your fingertips through a single, elegant interface.

Why You'll Love It:
<ul><li>Search Anywhere, Instantly: Access thousands of websites from one search box, eliminating tab clutter and bookmark overload</li><li>Personalized Experience: Choose from our extensive library of pre-configured search engines or add your own custom options</li><li>Category Coverage: Find exactly what you need: information, videos, images, translations, maps, shopping deals, and more</li><li>Local Discovery: Easily search nearby businesses and services without leaving your current page</li><li>Privacy-Conscious: Your searches are only sent for suggestions to improve your search experience</li><li>Power User Features: Use keyboard shortcuts to open results in new tabs/windows and customize your search experience</li><li>Distraction-Free Results: Bypass Google's "Redirect Notice" page for faster, cleaner search results</li></ul>
Recent Updates:

v2.4.2 (February 2026)
<ul><li>Changed default keyboard shortcut from Ctrl+Shift+E to Ctrl+E for consistency across Chrome and Firefox (Ctrl+Shift+E conflicts with Firefox DevTools)</li><li>Added Ctrl+Shift+E as a legacy shortcut in Chrome for backward compatibility</li><li>Moved modifier key hints (Shift/Alt) inline to the left of the incognito icon instead of below the search bar</li></ul>
v2.4.1 (February 2026)
<ul><li>Fixed installed page opening on every extension update; now only opens when reason is "install"</li></ul>
v2.4.0 (January 2026)
<ul><li>New engine suggestions are shown at the bottom instead of at the top</li><li>Automatically save engines when selected from the "suggested engines"</li><li>Arrow Up now wraps to the bottom of the suggestions</li></ul>
v2.3.0 (January 2026)
<ul><li>Added text hint that shows which key combinations (<code>ALT</code>, <code>SHIFT</code>, or both) will open searches in a new tab, new window, or background tab</li><li>Changed wording from "Search &lt;engine&gt;" to "Use &lt;engine&gt;"</li><li>Added installed/uninstalled pages</li></ul>
v2.2.1 (October 2025)
<ul><li>Added ALT+I keyboard shortcut to toggle incognito mode while keeping focus on search field</li></ul>
v2.2.0 (June 2025)
- Added incognito mode to disable network suggestions
- Only shows your favorite engines when incognito is active
- Added incognito toggle button next to settings

v2.1.4 (April 2025)
- Enhanced visual feedback with blue border around empty search box

v2.1.3 (March 2025)
- Fixed context menu to respect your custom engine sorting
- Increased context menu engine limit from 10 to 15

v2.1.2 (December 2024)
- Fixed context menu sorting issues

v2.1.0 (December 2024)
- Improved Ctrl+Shift+E shortcut support
- Bypassed Google Lucky redirect page
- Added context menu sorting

v2.0.0 (November 2024)
- Initial release

## Rankings

- #65,914 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `contextMenus`
- `declarativeNetRequest`

### Host permissions

- `*://www.google.com/*`
- `https://suggestqueries.google.com/`
- `https://api.aaiimm.com/`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: google.com, aaiimm.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/aim-search)