# Startpage Search Focus

> Automatically focuses the search bar on Startpage.com whenever the '/' key is pressed.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `startpage-search-focus`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** debdootmanna007
- **Category:** search-tools
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2026-08-11
- **Size:** 14 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/startpage-search-focus/)

## Description

Startpage Search Focus enhances your search workflow on <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/d5d881a6438b9e63d4735758c8cdc0c563bf4610541b68a298570802755fd062/http%3A//Startpage.com" rel="nofollow">Startpage.com</a> by introducing a fast, intuitive keyboard shortcut.

Key Features:
• Instant Search Focus: Press the <code>/</code> key anywhere on <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/d5d881a6438b9e63d4735758c8cdc0c563bf4610541b68a298570802755fd062/http%3A//Startpage.com" rel="nofollow">Startpage.com</a> to focus the main search input bar instantly.
• Smart Input Protection: Prevents key conflicts—it will not trigger if you are already typing inside an input box, text area, or editable element.
• Lightweight &amp; Private: Zero data collection, no background telemetry, no tracking, and no external dependencies.
• Fluid Cursor Placement: Automatically positions your cursor at the end of existing search text so you can seamlessly refine queries.

Usage:
1. Visit <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/c710321df5850382b86e643ffe56b162ec3753b2fefc46d82b18fb93fe1c44f3/https%3A//www.startpage.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.startpage.com</a>
2. Press '/' to immediately start typing your search!

## Rankings

- #134,320 — Overall
- #110 — live start page
- #249 — start page

## Permissions and access

### Host permissions

- `https://www.startpage.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `www.startpage.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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