# Quick Search

> Quick Search - Search EVERYTHING In one place!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.startapp.quicksearchbox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.startapp.quicksearchbox)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.startapp.quicksearchbox`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Start.io Technologies Ltd
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,312,866
- **Rating:** 3.43 / 5 (11,383 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.29
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-20
- **First published:** 2012-01-27
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.startapp.quicksearchbox)
- **Website:** [https://startapp-sdk.github.io](https://startapp-sdk.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.start.io/policy/privacy-policy](https://www.start.io/policy/privacy-policy)

## Description

## Quick Search Chrome Extension

Quick Search is the ultimate all-in-one search tool that lets you browse and find everything on your device and the web through a single, intuitive app. With a fast auto-complete feature and a seamless interface, you can quickly access your apps, discover new apps on Google Play, find contacts, browse messages, and explore your music collection.

Beyond your device content, Quick Search also integrates web search functionality to provide you with relevant internet results and suggestions instantaneously. This extension streamlines your search experience by consolidating multiple data sources into one convenient, easy-to-use widget — saving time and effort every time you look for something.

## Rankings

- #41,155 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.startapp.quicksearchbox.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, users largely view Quick Search positively and appreciate ease of use and quick results. However, the most recurring issue is its limited search scope, with several reviews noting it doesn’t index offline data or a broad range of file types. A subset of comments also express strong dissatisfaction, labeling the app as simplistic or poor in quality. A few mentions touch on privacy concerns and ad-related annoyances, but the dominant themes are positive reception and limited search coverage.

### Pros

- Overall, the app is generally well-liked with many reviewers calling it good, nice, or loving it.
- Users note that searches feel quick and easy to perform, providing fast results.
- Some reviewers consider the app worthwhile and prefer it over certain competing or fake apps.

### Cons

- Limited search scope: reviewers repeatedly point out the app does not search everything or offline content and misses common file types (e.g., PDFs, SMS/emails, etc.).
- Some users express clear dissatisfaction, describing the app as rubbish or overly simplistic, indicating inconsistent quality for some reviewers.

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