ContextSearch web-ext
Select text and search from the context menu or a tiled popup using any of your installed search engines. Add new search engines with a right-click, edit favicons and query strings. POST compatible, simple UI, highly configurable. For FF 57+
What is ContextSearch web-ext?
ContextSearch web-ext is a comprehensive search enhancement add-on for Firefox. It provides a variety of advanced features including the ability to import installed search engines, manage search engines using subfolders, access bookmarklets from the context menu, and edit search engine parameters. Offering both POST and GET request compatibility and support for international character sets, it's designed to optimize and personalize your browsing experience.
Add-on stats
By: Mike B
Rating: 4.72
(191)
Creation date: 2017-12-01
Weekly download count: 32
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- activeTab
- contextMenus
- storage
- tabs
- search
- unlimitedStorage
Size: 622.54K
Email: ss*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
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# 2371 ▲ 7
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Add-on summary
If you are experiencing issues, check https://github.com/ssborbis/ContextSearch-web-ext/releases for signed pre-releases with the latest fixes
ContextSearch web-ext
The most powerful, most complete search enhancement for Firefox
This Add-on was written as a Firefox 57+ web-extensions compatible replacement for Ben Basson's popular Context Search Add-on but has grown into much more.
- Import your currently installed search engines
- Access search engines from the Context Menu
- Manage search engines using subfolders and separators
- Access search engines from a popup menu (QuickMenu)
- Compatible with all search engines using POST or GET requests
- International character-set support
- Reverse-image search
- Site search
- Add new search engines simply with a right-click
- Custom API to build and install custom OpenSearch engines to FIrefox Search Toolbar
- Edit search engine parameters and icons
- Access bookmarklets from the context menu and quick menu
- Highlight search terms
- Lite and Dark themes
- Use custom CSS for menus
ui.context_menus.after_mouseup to true in about:config for mouse actions to work properly
Permissions <all_urls> This addon is works on all websites activeTab
See moreUser reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Highly useful for customizing search engines
- Works well with various websites that have search bars
- Strong functionality and feature set
Cons
- Complicated and buggy preferences interface
- Issues with saving and exporting search engines
- Sidebar feature not functioning properly
Most mentioned
- Not working after recent updates
- Difficulty in customizing and managing settings
- Interface elements appearing incorrectly
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 15200805, 2024-10-19
by darlington95, 2024-10-16
Definitely the Best Search-addon. Nearly perfect.
Unfortunately the sidebar feature is not working (Firefox & Chromium)..
by Dideldum, 2024-10-04
Add-on safety
Risk impact
ContextSearch web-ext requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
ContextSearch web-ext is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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