# FineFind (Improved Ctrl+F)

> Enhances your browser with an animation that makes Ctrl+F results more noticeable!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `finefind`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Leon (LeonsDepot)
- **Category:** search-tools,appearance,alerts-updates
- **Daily users:** 327
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 4.93 / 5 (15 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.7.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-19
- **First published:** 2024-10-14
- **Size:** 28 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/finefind/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/leonsdepot/FineFind/issues](https://github.com/leonsdepot/FineFind/issues)

## Description

FineFind is a Chrome extension that enhances your in-page search experience by visually highlighting search results with an animated green ring, making them easier to spot. It integrates seamlessly with your browser's native Ctrl+F function to provide a more noticeable and customizable search result indicator. Although FineFind improves usability, note that it does not work on certain restricted websites due to browser limitations.

The extension is open source, with detailed usage instructions and source code available on GitHub. It offers simple installation and immediately improves search visibility for better productivity and browsing efficiency. Perfect for users who frequently search text on pages and want clearer visual cues for their search matches.

## Rankings

- #6,408 — Overall
- #182 — Alerts & Updates
- #43 — cmd/ctrl+m
- #70 — improve
- #112 — define

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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 has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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