# The Search Tool

> This extension allows users to search the highlighted text on Google, YouTube, and Facebook.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `the-search-tool`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ong Qi Peng
- **Category:** search-tools,tabs
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-07-03
- **First published:** 2022-07-02
- **Size:** 69 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/the-search-tool/)

## Description

The Search Tool is a Firefox add-on that provides a convenient way for users to instantly search the highlighted text on popular websites like Google, YouTube, and Facebook. With just one click, you can easily perform searches on these platforms without the need to manually copy and paste the text. Enhance your browsing experience and save time with this efficient search extension.

## Rankings

- #130,076 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `contextMenus`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- 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/the-search-tool)