Selected Text Searcher

Highlight any text and perform a search in any search engine with a couple of clicks, hotkey or gesture.

What is Selected Text Searcher?

"Selected Text Searcher" is a versatile Chrome extension that empowers users to instantly search for highlighted text across various search engines. With the convenience of a middle-click, a hotkey, or a gesture, the highlighted text can promptly be searched across multiple search engines simultaneously. This user-friendly tool offers an easy-to-manage search engine list, hotkeys, gestures, drag and drop zones, autocomplete for search queries, and a no-fuss set up for enhanced browsing and research efficiency. Whether for personal use, study, or work, "Selected Text Searcher" streamlines the search process by integrating these features directly into the users' browsing experience.

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Extension stats

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View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.71 (21)

Version: 1.48 (Last updated: 2024-03-17)

Creation date: 2019-08-17

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
contextMenus

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 216.06K

Email: lo*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 24762 ▼ 97

Other rankings

#644 in Tools ▼ 5 #54 in selection keyword 26 ▲ 2 #279 in guide keyword 13 ▼ 6

Other platforms

Selected Text Searcher (v1.45resigned1)

4.38

(21) 102

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Extension summary

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Quick start:

Install the extension.
Open any webpage (or refresh already opened).
Highlight any text with a mouse.
Middle-click on the highlighted text or hit F9.
Click on any search engine in the opened window.

Features:

★ Two clicks search engine adding.

★ Search for selected text in one or multiple search engines at once.

★ Search for selected text with hotkeys.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Increases productivity and simplifies tasks
Easy to set up and configure
Supports multiple search engines with custom URLs
Offers a variety of features and shortcuts
Highly appreciated by users for its functionality

Cons

May require a refresh after installation for proper function
Issues with language settings (turns search engines to Russian)
Some users want additional features like a pop-up option
Recent updates have caused some users to want layout adjustments

Most mentioned

Expressed appreciation for the creator
Functionality is well suited for quick text searches
Desire for more customizability and options
Comparison to previous Firefox extensions
Positive feedback on productivity improvements

Recent reviews

Thank you for this amazing extension! It takes productivity to a new level. Incredibly easy to set up and has a plethora of potential uses.

Bob Jones, 2024-08-23

It works. Just remember to add "%s" at the end of your favourite search engine URL. Funziona. Solo ricorda di aggiungere "%s" alla fine dell'URL del tuo motore di ricerca preferito. Example: https://www.ecosia.org/search?method=index&q=%s 1. Fill with your search engine URL Domain 2. Search method URL string (extract it from any search) 3. Add "%s" next the last "="