Selected Text Searcher

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

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Selected Text Searcher – Instant Search Extension

"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

By: https://www.facebook.com/browservery

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.71

(21)

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

Creation date: 2019-08-17

Permissions:

storage
contextMenus

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 216.06K

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

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 22,937 ▼ 44

Other rankings

#730 in Tools ▼ 2 #61 in selection keyword 28 ▼ 9

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Selected Text Searcher (v1.45resigned1)

102 4.41

(22)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

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

User 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 "="

Dante Rediva (RED), 2024-06-15

не работает на большинстве сайтов

Yarosliv Glichesh, 2024-02-21

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Selected Text Searcher requires a few sensitive permissions. 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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We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Selected Text Searcher. Use it at your own risk.

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