Search Bar

A slightly better option than the Google Chrome’s default Find Bar.

Search Bar - Chrome Extension

Search Bar is a Chrome extension that improves upon Google Chrome’s default Find Bar by allowing you to search selected text on the page when you open it. It provides a convenient shortcut (Alt + S) for quick searching.
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Extension stats

Users: 257
23
Rating: 3.00
(2)
Version: 0.5 (Last updated: 2018-08-28)
Creation date: 2018-08-28
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 19.56K

Other platforms

Start Search Bar - custom web (v2.2.1)
3.83 (172) 47,159+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Pretty much the same as the Google Chrome’s default Find Bar with a few compromises (due to platform limitations) but with a single improvement…

IT SEARCHES THE SELECTED TEXT ON THE PAGE WHEN YOU OPEN IT!!!

That’s all more or less.

Shortcut: Alt + S

User reviews

doesn't work
by David K, 2023-12-19

Useful!
by Ana Georgieva, 2018-08-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Search Bar requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Search Bar has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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