Custom Search Engine

To use, type 'ms' plus keyword for custom search engines & search term separated by spaces into the url bar. (e.g. ms google searchtext). Also search using multiple search engines in one go (e.g. ms key1,key2,key3 <search text="">).

Custom Search Engine Add-On for Firefox

Custom Search Engine is a Firefox add-on that enables users to define and use their own custom search engines directly from the browser's address bar. It supports single and multiple search engines, categories, and tags, allowing for a customized and efficient searching experience.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: Ravi
Daily users: 278
-4
Rating: 4.11
(36)
Version: 1.7resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5729439
Creation date: 2017-11-29
Weekly download count: 10
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rsins/ravi-firefox-custom-search-engines/master/SampleCustomEngines/PopularSearchEngines.txt
  • storage
Size: 68.95K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Custom Search Engine (v1.7)
4,000 3.82 (11)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews


This is exactly what I needed to quickly search for vinyl records accross multiple stores and sites. Thanks!
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Custom Search Engine requires very minimum permissions.

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