Search in Sidebar

Search in Sidebar

Search text in the sidebar.

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What is Search in Sidebar?

Search in Sidebar is a Firefox add-on that allows you to search selected text in the sidebar. You can easily view and monitor search results without navigating away from the current page. Version 2.0 introduces customizable search engines, while version 3.1.0 offers a shortcut for faster searching. Version 4.0 enables changing user agent, allowing the sidebar to display a mobile view. This extension requires no permissions and ensures a worry-free experience.

Merlin
Stats
Stats date:
Users: 98
Rating: 4.21 (14)
Version: 4.0 (Last updated: 2023-04-26)
Creation date: 2018-05-04
Weekly download count: 9
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 127.94K
Email: Click to see
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
Merlin
Summary

This extension is very simple and useful. You can search selected text in the sidebar now. You can check and keep watching the searching result without moving from the current page.

In version 2.0, options are available! You can fix a search engine.

In version 3.1.0, a shortcut is available! You can search in the sidebar faster.

In version 4.0, changing user agent is available! The sidebar can display a mobile view. Be aware, this feature effects all pages of extensions which you have installed.

This extension requires no permissions. Nothing of this extension gives you anxieties. Enjoy.

github: https://github.com/Soushi-Atsumi/Search-in-Sidebar

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Safety
Risk impact

Search in Sidebar may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Search in Sidebar is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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