Shortcut Keys for Google Search

Assign Shortcut Keys for Search Tools of Google Search Result

Shortcut Keys for Google Search

Shortcut Keys for Google Search is a Firefox add-on that allows you to assign shortcut keys to the search tools in Google search results. It enhances the search experience by providing quick access to features like refining search results and filtering by time. With this add-on, you can navigate Google search results more efficiently using keyboard shortcuts.

Add-on stats

By: backy0175
Users: 157
-5
Rating: 4.43
(7)
Version: 2.2 (Last updated: 2023-03-05)
Creation date: 2013-02-05
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 34.91K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

This add-on is intended to assign a shortcut key to the "search tool" available in the Google search results. It will be able to perform tasks such as Refine Your Results by keyboard.

In version 1, Supports the keyboard shortcut for "On / Off of search tools" and "filtering by time". In version 1.1, Support Set focus back to keyword input area. In version 1.2, Some changes and Support new features as follows.

  • Change some shortcut keys (Alt + T -> Alt + S, Alt + A -> Alt + F, Alt + N -> Alt + A, Alt + K -> Alt + B)
  • Support direct operation without use menu -> Operability has improved tremendously.
  • Support help window (Alt + L)
  • Support time filtering of past 3 months(Alt + 3) and past 6 months(Alt + 6)
  • Support results and page handling
  • Support language related features
In version 1.3, Correct duplicated shortcut key and support all time filter shortcut keys in Google Image Search.

Shortcut keys are assigned as follows.

Basic Operation
  • Alt + B : set focus Back to keyword input area (shortcut key was changed in version 1.2)
  • Alt + S : toggle Search tools (shortcut key was changed in version 1.2)
  • Alt + F : toggle time filtering menu (shortcut key was changed in version 1.2)
  • Alt + L : show help window (new in version 1.2)
Time Filtering
  • Alt + A : Any time (shortcut key was changed in version 1.2) See more

User reviews

by monika, 2024-01-29
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Shortcut Keys for Google Search requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Shortcut Keys for Google Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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