Add custom search engine

Add a custom search engine to the list of available search engines in the search bar and URL bar.
What is Add custom search engine?
Add custom search engine
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Add-on stats

Version: 4.2 (Last updated: 2021-07-20)
Creation date: 2018-07-30
Weekly download count: 240
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://paste.mozilla.org/api/
  • search
Size: 66.77K

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# 751 ▼ 3
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Add-on summary

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Add a custom search engine to the list of available search engines in the search bar and URL bar.

Your custom search engine needs a name and search URL. Additionally fields include an icon, a suggestion URL, POST query parameters, the input encoding and a description.

Icons can be selected from your local computer or specified as an URL pointing to an image.

The extension UI is accessible via a button right next to the URL/search bar or the options in about:addons.

Due to a technical limitation with Firefox WebExtensions, all data entered when creating your custom search engine is uploaded to paste.mozilla.org.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Allows easy addition of custom search engines
  • User-friendly and effective
  • Works flawlessly
  • Saves time
Cons
  • Instructions for use are not clear
  • Issues after updating to Windows 11
Most mentioned
  • Works well to add custom search engines
  • User-friendly
  • Disappointment after updates or changes in environment
Recent reviews
by ashoht, 2024-11-16
I used to use it regularly, but after updating to Windows 11 the other day, I couldn't use it anymore. I don't know if it's Windows 11, Firefox, extensions, something else, or all of the above, but it's very disappointing.
by YURUZOH, 2024-10-23
Simple and easy to use. Does what it says it does. Nicely done!
by Firefox user 14497470, 2024-10-22
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Add custom search engine requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Add custom search engine has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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