# Pulse Search

> Speed up your search with modern bang shortcuts and real-time suggestions.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/pulse-search](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pulse-search)

## Overview

- **ID:** `pulse-search`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** tyou
- **Category:** web-development,search-tools,tabs
- **Version:** 0.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-06
- **First published:** 2026-02-06
- **Size:** 519 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/pulse-search/)

## Description

Quick Search Extension

A professional, lightweight browser extension that brings "!bang" search functionality to your browser. Search any site instantly from your address bar or the extension's home page.

🚀 Features
<ul><li><strong>Custom Bangs:</strong> Create your own shortcuts (e.g., <code>!gh</code> for GitHub, <code>!yt</code> for YouTube).</li><li><strong>Omnibox Integration:</strong> Type your prefix (default <code>!</code>) followed by a trigger directly into your browser's address bar.</li><li><strong>Modern UI:</strong> A clean, professional search interface with a dark-mode friendly palette.</li><li><strong>Tabbed Settings:</strong> Easily manage your configuration and search engines in an organized tabbed interface.</li><li><strong>Keyboard Shortcuts:</strong></li><li>Press <code>/</code> to focus the search input instantly.</li><li>Use <code>Arrow Up/Down</code> to navigate suggestions.</li><li>Press <code>Enter</code> to select a suggestion or perform a search.</li><li><strong>Smart Redirects:</strong> Type a bang without a query (e.g., <code>!g</code>) to go straight to that service's home page.</li><li><strong>Searchable Engines:</strong> Filter through your saved search engines in the settings menu to manage them efficiently.</li><li><strong>Default Engine:</strong> Choose which search engine handles queries that don't start with a bang.</li></ul>
🛠️ Installation

For Chrome/Edge/Brave
<ol><li>Download or clone this repository.</li><li>Open your browser and navigate to <code>chrome://extensions</code>.</li><li>Enable <strong>"Developer mode"</strong> in the top right corner.</li><li>Click <strong>"Load unpacked"</strong> and select the <code>bang-search-extension</code> folder.</li></ol>
For Firefox
<ol><li>Open Firefox and navigate to <code>about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefox</code>.</li><li>Click <strong>"Load Temporary Add-on..."</strong>.</li><li>Select any file inside the <code>bang-search-extension</code> folder (e.g., <code>manifest.json</code>).</li></ol>
📖 How to Use

From the Search Page
<ol><li>Click the extension icon to open the search page.</li><li>Type your command, e.g., <code>!g how to bake a cake</code>.</li><li>Press <code>Enter</code>.</li></ol>
From the Address Bar (Omnibox)
<ol><li>Type <code>!</code> followed by your trigger and query directly into the address bar.</li><li>Example: <code>!yt lofi hip hop</code> will search YouTube immediately.</li></ol>
Managing Bangs
<ol><li>Click the <strong>Settings</strong> (gear icon) on the search page.</li><li>Go to the <strong>Bangs</strong> tab.</li><li>Use the <strong>Search</strong> bar to find existing engines or click <strong>Add New</strong> to create a custom one.</li><li><strong>Search URL:</strong> Use <code>%s</code> as a placeholder for your search terms (e.g., <code><a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/1cf878fc9c92790bc962552fbe04f7133295bfb76aefee4cded7443af0c8d094/https%3A//google.com/search%3Fq=%25s" rel="nofollow">https://google.com/search?q=%s</a></code>).</li><li><strong>Home Page URL:</strong> (Optional) The URL to visit when you type the bang without any search terms.</li></ol>
⌨️ Advanced Shortcuts
<ul><li><strong><code>/</code></strong>: Focuses the main search box from anywhere on the page.</li><li><strong><code>! [trigger]</code></strong>: Autocompletes the search engine trigger.</li><li><strong><code>Esc</code></strong>: Closes the suggestion box or settings modal.</li></ul>
❤️ Support Development

If you find this extension useful, consider donating:

| | Coin | Address |
|:-:|------|---------|
|  | <strong>USDT (BEP20)</strong> | <code>0x952870c95263f9f0a10778009ac961bb5f51372e</code> |
|  | <strong>Bitcoin</strong> | <code>1JmvSkCL8Kmq6fTUvZuWsav5hRMdMudTe</code> |
|  | <strong>Solana</strong> | <code>3TkLqfEenATZHkSmPqqaYk5H4SPj5PfFMLPvy2EvynCa</code> |
|  | <strong>Ethereum</strong> | <code>0x952870c95263f9f0a10778009ac961bb5f51372e</code> |
|  | <strong>BNB</strong> | <code>0x952870c95263f9f0a10778009ac961bb5f51372e</code> |

📄 License

Copyright (c) 2026. All rights reserved. 
This software is proprietary and is for commercial/business use. Distribution or modification of this source code is strictly prohibited without explicit permission.
Currently closed source.

## Rankings

- #139,225 — Overall
- #169 — ethereum
- #243 — bitcoin

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `webNavigation`
- `tabs`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pulse-search)