# Pixel Search: Universal Search

> Find anything on your phone easily with Pixel Search - the all-in-one search app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/rk.android.app.pixelsearch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/rk.android.app.pixelsearch)

## Overview

- **ID:** `rk.android.app.pixelsearch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rushikesh Kamewar
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 278,559
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (4,094 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-14
- **First published:** 2023-04-06
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rk.android.app.pixelsearch)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/rushikesh-s-privacy-policy/2b67557f-6fa5-4a0e-b9f1-978402c197be/privacy](https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/rushikesh-s-privacy-policy/2b67557f-6fa5-4a0e-b9f1-978402c197be/privacy)

## Description

Pixel Search: Universal Search is the ultimate on-device search app that lets you quickly locate apps, contacts, files, shortcuts, and web suggestions from a single clean interface. It supports icon pack theming, custom app shortcuts via Shortcut Maker, and custom search engines, plus a Material You widget and light/dark themes.

Privacy-focused permissions: all permissions are used only for searching; no data is shared, everything stays on the device, and data is deleted when the app is uninstalled. Optional access (contacts, calls) is only used if you enable those features.

## Rankings

- #135,081 — Overall
- #1 — default search
- #3 — search box
- #6 — search bar
- #8 — google search
- #17 — search

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `rk.android.app.pixelsearch.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews praise Pixel Search for fast, comprehensive app search and a premium UI, often noting it as a strong replacement for stock/Google widgets. They appreciate customization and theming, but repeatedly request more control (icon sizing/placement, hiding logos, old widget design). Recurrent concerns include duplicates/stale results in search and occasional feature limitations tied to device/version constraints.

### Pros

- Fast and comprehensive universal search with quick app launching.
- A modern, premium UI that outpaces stock and Google widgets.
- Highly customizable widget and theming options that fit various setups.
- Active development with frequent updates from a dedicated team.
- Strong integration as a replacement for the stock/Google search widget.

### Cons

- Requests for more customization options (icon sizes/placements, hiding the left logo, and an option to revert to the old widget design).
- Duplicates and stale results in the app list/search, including uninstalled apps appearing.
- Limited live wallpaper compatibility with the widget background.
- Some features appear to be version-specific or constrained by Android version (e.g., blur effect limited to Android 16).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/rk.android.app.pixelsearch)