Address bar search engine switcher

Change your address bar search engine in one click. Supports adding custom searches

Address Bar Search Engine Switcher - Chrome Extension

'Address Bar Search Engine Switcher' is a handy Chrome extension enabling quick and easy switch of your address bar search engine. Ideal for those who frequently change between search engines or prefer using multiple ones. An interesting feature is its support for adding custom searches with a single click, making it user-friendly and efficient.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2 Overrides search engine
Users: 9,000+
Rating: 3.59
(51)
Version: 1.0.6 (Last updated: 2022-12-10)
Creation date: 2019-03-06
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 224.26K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use for switching search engines
  • Displays current search engine clearly
  • Ability to add more search engines
  • Time-saving feature for repeated searches
Cons
  • Extension does not work on some platforms and browsers
  • Redirects searches to extfans.com before going to search engines
  • Privacy concerns about tracking user searches
  • Limited number of searchable engines
  • Some users report compatibility issues
Most mentioned
  • Redirects to https://search.extfans.com
  • Doesn't work in certain browsers
  • Privacy violations concerns
  • Desire for custom or more search engines
  • Request for keyboard shortcut features
User reviews
为什么快不可以用了吗?很好用的插件,不可以用很可惜
by Wai Yan Hein, 2025-02-08

Doesn't work
by Catringa H, 2025-01-18

Extension NOT working on Kiwi Browser 124.0.6327.4 (Android, Chrome based).
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Address bar search engine switcher requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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