Best Customize Search Engine alternatives: apps like Customize Search Engine

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Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Customize Search Engine or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Customize Search Engine

udm14 for Safari#1

udm14 for Safari by Andrew Sun

Redirect Google to web search
Editor's Choice
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.0(37 ratings)
Free
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Enhance your Google search experience by automatically redirecting searches to a cleaner, 'web' mode. This extension filters out unwanted elements from search results, providing a more streamlined interface. Simply enable it in your browser settings.

uBlacklist for Safari#2

uBlacklist for Safari by ηΊ’δΊ‘ εΌ 

Search engine results filter
Strong Contender
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.1😐(49 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This extension filters search engine results, helping to improve the quality of your searches. It blocks unwanted websites from appearing in your search results, making your online research more efficient.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Cleans search results
  • πŸ‘ Blocks unwanted websites
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸ‘ Useful for focus
  • πŸ‘ Syncs across devices
  • πŸ‘ Open-source
  • πŸ‘ Great UI
  • πŸ‘ Customization options
  • πŸ‘ Saves search results
  • πŸ‘ Eliminates distractions

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Not working anymore
  • πŸ› Blocks limited sites
  • πŸ› Broken functionality
  • πŸ› Inconsistent blocking
  • πŸ› Sync issues
  • πŸ› Doesn't work on all sites
  • πŸ› Safari crashes
  • πŸ› Stuttering/lagging
  • πŸ› Extension not appearing
  • πŸ› Stops working after updates
Braver Search#3

Braver Search by Brenden Bishop

Redirect your default search
Worth Considering
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.3(30 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app redirects your default Safari searches to a private search engine, integrating seamlessly with Apple's ecosystem. Enjoy enhanced privacy without sacrificing features like Handoff, saved passwords, and iCloud Keychain. It offers AI summarization and cross-device sync for a convenient and secure browsing experience.

More apps like Customize Search Engine

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Kagi for Safari
Kagi for Safari
Kagi for Safari
Send Safari searches to Kagi
Free

This extension seamlessly redirects your Safari searches to Kagi, a privacy-focused search engine. Enjoy a clean interface with relevant results, no ads, and no data collection, even in private browsing mode.

Redirects Safari searches to KagiWorks in Private BrowsingPrivacy-respecting search engine
πŸ”§ Utilities
(186)
free
5
RedirectWeb: Smart URL Router
RedirectWeb: Smart URL Router
RedirectWeb: Smart URL Router
Automate Your Browsing
Free

Automate your web browsing by creating custom rules to redirect URLs. This extension enhances privacy, allows you to choose preferred search engines, and offers cleaner experiences for social media and video platforms.

Custom URL redirection rulesAutomatic redirection to privacy-focused search enginesCleaner social media and video experiences
πŸ”§ Utilities
(75)
free with in-app purchases
6
wBlock: Ad Blocker for Safari
wBlock: Ad Blocker for Safari
wBlock: Ad Blocker for Safari
Free tracker & popup blocking
Free

This utility blocks ads and trackers in Safari across Apple devices. It offers extensive customization with filter lists, userscripts, and native video controls. Users can manage blocking on a per-website basis and sync settings via iCloud.

Safari content blocking rulesCustomizable filter listsUserscript and UserCSS support
πŸ”§ Utilities
(189)
free
7
Quiche Browser
Quiche Browser
Quiche Browser
Private, Fast, Customizable
Free

A private, fast, and highly customizable web browser designed for a focused and distraction-free experience. It offers built-in ad and tracker blocking, a unique dark mode for all websites, and one-handed operation. This independent browser is built from scratch for performance and user privacy.

Customizable toolbars and menusBuilt-in ad and tracker blockingWebsite dark mode
πŸ”§ Utilities
(895)
freemium
8
Swisscows Private Search
Swisscows Private Search
Swisscows Private Search
Your search. Your business.
Free

This app provides a private and secure search engine that does not save user data or create personal profiles. It offers an anonymous browsing experience with its own servers located in a secure data center. Enjoy an innovative, intelligent search with a semantic map for faster results.

Data-safe search engineNo user data saving100% anonymous searches
πŸ”§ Utilities
(848)
free with in-app purchases
9
Bump Search
Bump Search
Bump Search
Revolutionize Your Search
Free

A next-generation search engine designed to give users greater control over their online experience. It aims to revolutionize how individuals interact with information on the internet.

Next-generation search engineUser control over online experienceRevolutionary search capabilities
πŸ”§ Utilities
(17)
free
10
BrowseHub: Private Browser
BrowseHub: Private Browser
BrowseHub: Private Browser
Search 150+ Engines at once
Free

This browser allows you to search across hundreds of engines simultaneously, compare results instantly, and enjoy a private, ad-free browsing experience. It features voice search, tabbed browsing, and a built-in ad blocker for a faster, cleaner web.

Search 150+ engines simultaneouslyBuilt-in ad and tracker blockerPrivate browsing mode
πŸ”§ Utilities
(2)
free with in-app purchases