ContextSearch web-ext

Add search engines easily and search from the context menu and convenient popup

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ContextSearch web-ext: Powerful Search Tool

"ContextSearch web-ext" is a powerful Chrome extension that enhances your search capabilities by allowing you to add and manage search engines with ease. You can access them through the context menu or a convenient popup, enabling quick searches tailored to your needs. The extension supports both GET and POST requests, international character sets, reverse image searches, and much more. With features like subfolder organization for search engines, customizable hotkeys, and bookmarklet access, it transforms your browsing experience.

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By: Mike B

Users: 30,000+

Rating: 4.73

(63)

Version: 1.47.10 (Last updated: 2025-03-05)

Creation date: 2020-06-26

Permissions:

<all_urls>
activeTab
contextMenus
storage
tabs
unlimitedStorage
webNavigation

Size: 668.67K

Email: co*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 4,891 ▲ 45

Other rankings

#1498 in Tools ▼ 5 #91 in context menu keyword 24 ▼ 7 #114 in firefox keyword 46 ▼ 13 #178 in engine keyword 35 ▼ 5 #281 in menu keyword 19 ▼ 18

Other platforms

Not available on Android

ContextSearch web-ext (v1.47.11)

1,639+ 4.72

(194)

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Highly configurable and customizable settings
Ability to search selected text using different search engines
Works well for specialized searches and current page/site searches
Many users consider it one of the best search extensions
Useful for web developers with advanced requirements

Cons

Complicated and buggy preferences interface
Issues with functionality on Google sites
Problems with exporting/importing search engines between browsers
Disappearing features such as search bar icons and scroll bars on some pages
Some users report data loss and lack of data synchronization

Most mentioned

Complicated preferences interface
Customization options for search engines
Issues with functionality in Chrome compared to Firefox
Data loss and problems with saving settings
Desire for improved user interface and quick access options

User reviews

will u back?(cry)

Chen Jeffrey, 2025-03-03

As a huge fan of context menu searches, this is likely the best one I've encountered.

Belay Mulat, 2025-02-26

Perfect!!!

lawrence d'Aniello, 2024-12-18

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Extension safety

Risk impact

ContextSearch web-ext requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of ContextSearch web-ext. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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