# Focus Search

> Automatically focuses the search bar of websites and gives the user the option to manually focus on a search bar using CTRL + Space

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `the-focus-search`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ben McLeod
- **Category:** privacy-security,search-tools
- **Daily users:** 27
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-25
- **First published:** 2023-11-09
- **Size:** 246 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/the-focus-search/)
- **Website:** [https://fs.ben-mcleod.com/](https://fs.ben-mcleod.com/)

## Description

Introducing Focus Search - a revolutionary browser extension that streamlines your web browsing experience by seamlessly selecting the search bar on any website. With this ingenious addon, there's no need to break your flow and reach for your mouse just to click on the search box - simply start typing right away with the convenience of your keyboard.

Not only does this cutting-edge extension improve accessibility for all websites with a search bar, it also elevates your browsing quality of life with its intuitive design and hassle-free functionality. Say goodbye to tedious clicking and hello to a more efficient browsing experience with Focus Search.

The best bit? It works automatically! Simply add to your browser and watch it go!

Need to re-select the search box after clicking away? Just hit CTRL + SPACE and the addon will re-select the search box for you! 

Don't like the default key bind? Pick your own!

## Rankings

- #21,439 — Overall
- #22 — focus

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension support email may not be valid

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