# Quick Search Widget (with ads)

> Search in multiple websites easily.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.ozmium.QuickSearch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.ozmium.QuickSearch)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.ozmium.QuickSearch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Ozmium
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,044,757
- **Rating:** 4.34 / 5 (11,711 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-11-26
- **First published:** 2010-06-24
- **Size:** 3.45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-06-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ozmium.QuickSearch)
- **Website:** [https://ozmium.net/](https://ozmium.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ozmium.net/quick-search-free-app/privacy-policy/en](https://ozmium.net/quick-search-free-app/privacy-policy/en)

## Description

Quick Search Widget 🔍 is a fast and lightweight Chrome extension designed to simplify web searching by providing quick shortcuts to multiple popular search engines and websites. It features customizable home screen widgets similar to pre-installed search bars, supporting all languages and countries. Users can switch between searches on the web, images, online encyclopedias, social networks, maps, news, videos, shopping sites, and more — all in one place.

Key features include instant search suggestions from the chosen sites, recent search history with easy management, customizable search engine lists, voice search, and the ability to add your own custom search engines. This widget also supports multiple home screen widgets, customizable browser options, and is designed as an assist app for quick access via long-pressing the home button. Privacy-conscious users will appreciate that no intrusive permissions or background services are used, and all search history is stored locally on the device without monitoring. The free version includes ads, with a paid ad-free option available.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Quick Search Widget for its customization, speed, and overall convenience as a search tool. It supports multiple search engines and browsers, with voice search capability. However, multiple users are frustrated by the lack of dynamic browser selection per search and outmoded visual design. Occasional crashes and some confusing settings management were also mentioned. Overall, it is considered functional and flexible but could improve in browser handling and user interface modernity.

### Pros

- Highly customizable search widget allowing choice of search engines and browsers.
- Fast and efficient, quicker than opening a browser directly.
- Attractive and visually pleasing design appreciated by many users.
- Supports voice search functionality.
- Simple and convenient to use as a search tool/widget.

### Cons

- Lacks an option to select browser per search or to prompt for browser choice, causing frustration among users.
- Visual design considered outdated or not matching modern phone themes by several users.
- Some users experienced app crashes when starting a search.
- Settings interface can be confusing or cause loss of certain configuration options.
- Voice search requires extra steps rather than initiating search instantly.

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