# Ctrl-F Plus: Ctrl + F Search

> Find words and phrases across ALL your open tabs! 🔍

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `ctrl-f-plus-ctrl-f-search`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** UK88
- **Daily users:** 26
- **Weekly downloads:** 6
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-25
- **First published:** 2025-03-24
- **Size:** 414 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-05-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ctrl-f-plus-ctrl-f-search/)

## Description

Ctrl-F Plus enables cross-tab search functionality in a browser window by extending the browser's native Ctrl + F Find Feature (Cmd + F on Mac).  Now you can find a specific word or phrase on any of your browser tabs without having to search each tab separately.

✨ FEATURES
<ul><li>Extended Native Browser Search 🌐: Enhances the traditional 'Ctrl F' with powerful multi-tab capabilities.</li><li>All-Tab Search 🚀: No more switching between tabs. Find what you're looking for across all open tabs in your current window.</li><li>Intuitive Interface 👆: Designed to look and feel like the browser's native find function, ensuring a seamless user experience.</li><li>Quick Activation ⚡: Simply use the <code>Ctrl + Shift + F</code> keyboard command to activate the search.</li></ul>
🎯 USE CASES
<ul><li>Students 📚: Quickly find references across multiple research papers or articles.</li><li>Professionals 💼: Seamlessly search for client names or keywords across various reports.</li><li>Shoppers 🛒: Easily compare product details or prices across online stores.</li></ul>
⌨ KEYBOARD SHORTCUT SETUP FOR CTRL-F PLUS:
<ol><li>Install "Ctrl-F Plus" in Firefox.</li><li>Pin the extension:</li><li>Click the puzzle piece icon (Extensions) in Firefox's top-right.</li><li>Locate "Ctrl-F Plus" and click its pin icon.</li><li>Right-click the "Ctrl-F Plus" icon and select "Set Keyboard Shortcut".</li><li>Find "Ctrl-F Plus" in the list.</li><li>Set the activation shortcut:</li><li>Windows, Linux, FirefoxOS: <code>Ctrl</code> + <code>Shift</code> + <code>F</code>.</li><li>Mac: <code>⌘</code> + <code>Shift</code> + <code>F</code> (or <code>Command</code> + <code>Shift</code> + <code>F</code>).</li><li>Close the window, and you're ready! Use the shortcut for multi-tab searches anytime.</li></ol>
❤️ LOVE CTRL-F PLUS?
<ul><li>If you find our extension helpful, please consider leaving a 5-star 🌟 review and sharing your experience. Your support helps us grow and improve!</li></ul>
💖💖 REALLY REALLY LOVE CTRL-F PLUS?
<ul><li>Consider supporting our team with a donation at: <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/388422eb1e409ed9a5693628913a4481d9f22da11fd9b24278885742a48ec92f/https%3A//opencollective.com/ctrl-f-plus-Firefox-extension" rel="nofollow">https://opencollective.com/ctrl-f-plus-Firefox-extension</a></li></ul>
🛠 PROUDLY OPEN SOURCE:
<ul><li>Let's improve it together! Ctrl-F Plus is proudly open source and we'd love for you to get involved. Give us a star on GitHub 🌟and join the development at: <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/a29116fb8fcc27b5ae6120ff975bb2aa776893fd6d116de8392de6150c6d455e/https%3A//github.com/ctrl-f-plus/ctrl-f-plus-Firefox-extension" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/ctrl-f-plus/ctrl-f-plus-Firefox-extension</a>. </li></ul>
📩 SUPPORT &amp; FEEDBACK:
<ul><li>Encounter an issue or have an idea? If you have any questions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you. Let us know at support@ctrl-f.plus.</li></ul>

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `contextMenus`
- `scripting`

### Host permissions

- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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