Search Box Focus

Press Tab to quickly access the main search bar or search field of any website. No need to use your mouse! Autofocus available!
What is Search Box Focus?
Search Box Focus is a Chrome extension developed to alleviate the need for constant mouse use while searching on websites. It enables users to directly access the search bar using a Tab or a custom shortcut. Notably, it presents an Autofocus feature allowing the cursor to be ready in the search bar without pressing any shortcuts, particularly beneficial for frequent search sites. Moreover, it's a free, open-source tool without any tracking, data collection or ads.

Extension stats

By: gignu
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.86 (22)
Version: 0.4.0 (Last updated: 2023-12-30)
Creation date: 2021-01-29
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 1.01M

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Extension summary

You hate taking your hand off the keyboard all the time only to access the search bar of the website you’re visiting? You’d love to simply press Tab or a custom shortcut to focus the search field and start typing right away without ever using your mouse? “Search Box Focus” solves exactly these problems. It also comes with an “Autofocus” feature which allows you to access the search bar automatically without pressing any shortcuts. Simply activate it for websites where you do a lot of searching like Amazon or online dictionaries. Whenever you load a website that has “Autofocus” enabled or when you switch to it from another tab, you’ll find that the cursor is already in the search bar ready for you to start typing. The extension is completely free and open-source which means, no tracking or data collection. No ads! After installation, make sure to reload/refresh all open tabs before using the extension! Feel free to suggest new features, report bugs, and so on at: https://github.com/gignupg/Search-Box-Focus

Credits: “Search Box Focus” mainly uses the search box detection code of this Github repository: https://github.com/CodeRevver/Focus-First-Input The extension icon can be found at: https://icons8.com/icon/48167/google-web-search

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helps users avoid using the mouse frequently
  • Addresses a specific and important niche problem
  • Works well on various websites
  • Users find it amazing and very helpful
  • Custom shortcuts enhance usability
Cons
  • Limited flexibility on shortcut options
  • Malfunctions on specific websites like Google Sheets
  • Chrome's shortcut restrictions
  • Not working anymore on Google Search bar
Most mentioned
  • Amazing extension
  • Works well
  • Helpful
  • Custom shortcuts
  • Specific problem solved
Recent reviews
by Liam is demented, 2024-07-05

by stevan fernandez, 2024-05-09

Amazing extension but I need more flexible on shortcuts options not only Ctrl and Alt. Thanks
by Duc Nguyen Quang, 2024-03-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Search Box Focus requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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