Customize Search Engine

Customize Search Engine

Search Smarter, Explore Deeper

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This Safari extension lets you customize your default search engine and settings. Easily switch between preferred search engines, including AI assistants, and modify options like hiding AI Overviews or changing language. It offers quick search shortcuts and emoji search functionality.

โœ“Customize default search engine
โœ“Use custom search engines in Private Browse
โœ“Quick search with keywords
โœ“Emoji search on Emojipedia
โœ“Switch search engines by shortcuts
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What's New in Customize Search Engine

5.1

October 7, 2026

- Added support for iPhone Duo - Updated the search URL for "Google &udm=14" - To apply the changes, you need to reselect it from "Search Engine Presets" - Made some other adjustments

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Wish it worked consistently. But always has issues at start

Tried using this and following directions perfectly but cant stand it. I search andnit searches normally in safari without the extension intercepting the page, and then I try reloading and it doesnt work, disable the re-enable it and theres a better chance it works.... but its still inconsistent and there is no guarantee. I just was trying to add a prefix to a google search and after days of tinkering and adjusting it still doesnt work consistently.
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It just works

This needs to be a function in Safari outside the 5 default engine options. I can finally use Google without the AI overview again without having to do it manually. Thank you for your work :)

App crash during export settings

When I try export as json, the app crashes every time.

Ummm! No way!

Setup requires me to enable google.com / Deleted Immediately!

Take notes, Apple

Other than the slight delay it adds by blocking then redirecting the query, it does exactly what it needs to do, works perfectly, and should be a basic feature of Safari.

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

App crashes during export settings

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Inconsistent search results

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Safari freezes when using Brave Search

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Unremovable 'Open in the Google app' banner

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Rapid redirecting causing CAPTCHA issues

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Block page sometimes stuck or slow

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Doesn't work on iOS

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Doesn't work at all

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add Ecosia as an option

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Support full-width space in quick search

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Sync settings between devices

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Improve redirect screen simplicity

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What does the Customize Search Engine app do?

This Safari extension allows you to change your default search engine and customize search settings. You can set your preferred search engines, including AI assistants, and modify options like hiding AI Overviews or changing language preferences.

Can I use different search engines for private browsing?

Yes, the extension provides a feature called 'CSE for Private Browse' which allows you to switch search engines specifically when you are in Safari's Private Browse mode. This gives you flexibility for privacy-focused searches.

How do I switch search engines quickly?

The app offers a 'Quick Search' feature. By entering a specific keyword followed by your search query, you can instantly search using a different engine. For example, typing 'yt' before your search term will use YouTube.

Is this app compatible with all Safari versions?

The provided description does not specify compatibility with all Safari versions. However, as a Safari Extension, it is designed to work within the Safari browser environment on compatible Apple devices.

What are some examples of using the quick search feature?

You can use keywords to search on specific platforms. For instance, 'br something' searches Brave, 'wiki Safari' searches Wikipedia for Safari, and 'yt Me at the zoo' finds old videos on YouTube. You can also use 'wbm example.com' to view past website versions.