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Keyword Search

Keyword Search

by Aurlien sang og data

39 ratings
80 reviews
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$0.99

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Released
March 22, 2021
Updated
October 24, 2026

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Aurlien sang og data
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This app allows you to search the web using custom keywords directly from your browser's address bar. It supports various search engines and custom ones, enabling quick lookups for information, calculations, and website status checks. Your search history and settings sync with its Mac counterpart.

✓Custom keyword search from address bar
✓Integrates with any search engine
✓Pre-built search engines included
✓Add your own search engines
✓Syncs with Mac version
✓Set default Safari search engine
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What users say about Keyword Search

Reviews of Keyword Search are mostly positive: the Utilities app is rated 4.5/5 from 39 App Store ratings. What users like most: saves time and streamlines browsing, easy to use and set up. Top complaints: does not work with certain OS versions, inconsistent performance. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Saves time and streamlines browsing
  • 👍Easy to use and set up
  • 💡Adds missing Safari functionality
  • ✨Seamless integration with Safari
  • 🔄Syncs across devices via iCloud
  • 💰Free to use
  • 🔍Powerful keyword search feature
  • 🌐Supports custom search engines
  • 🤩Game-changing for workflow
  • ✅Works reliably for many users

Negative things

  • 🐛Does not work with certain OS versions
  • 🐛Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛Some search engines not supported
  • 🐛Functionality removed by Safari updates
  • 🐛Can be annoying if it overrides intended searches
  • 🐛UI can be inconvenient on small screens
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What's New in Keyword Search

3.0

October 24, 2026

Keyword Search 3.0 - Sync is much more reliable - New setting: Safari's search engine: pick the search engine you use in Safari, and keywords only work for searches from the address bar, not when you search on Google's (or DuckDuckGo's etc.) own website.

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I'd be lost without it

An absolutely essential extension for Safari. I use it dozens of times a day without even thinking about it.
Ffffuui!!!

The missing feature

Excellent work on this Safari extension - something chromium has had for years. Thank you!
JJnvf(667$??

If you came here because of Startpage, don’t waste your dollar.

Apple has removed all the functionality of this app with its latest Safari updates. You can’t add or change keywords or websites, and you cannot change the default search page behavior.
JJoeDesigns

Best way to add search engines to Safari

Dl’d this because I wanted to use Startpage as my default search in Safari. This totally does the trick. The keyword search feature is cool too, but I mainly got this to just change the default search, and it does that seamlessly. Thanks Arne!
SStraeng

Doesn’t work with Ios26

I’ll change my review to five stars if you update your app
SWShifting dogs for the win
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

Doesn't work with iOS 17.5

Bug

Doesn't work with iOS 17.1

Bug

Functionality removed by latest Safari updates

Bug

Doesn't work reliably on iOS/iPadOS

Bug

Stops working after first search

Bug

Doesn't work with Yandex as default search engine

Bug

Baidu search engine not supported

Bug

Interface only shows explanation, no input possible on iOS 17.1

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Requested Features

10 requests

Add iCloud sync

Feature

Add import/export function for keywords

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Allow custom default search engine

Feature

Add batch searching feature

Feature

Add Donate button

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Allow opening links in private mode via shortcut

Feature

Automating between devices

Feature

Add Naver search option

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Update app for newer iOS versions

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Add video tutorials for usage

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FAQ

What does this app do?

This app allows you to set up custom keywords that trigger searches on any search engine directly from your web browser's address bar. It simplifies web searches by letting you use short codes for specific sites or tasks, like searching Wikipedia or checking if a website is down.

How does the keyword search work?

You can define a keyword (e.g., 'w' for Wikipedia) and then type it followed by your search query in the address bar (e.g., 'w monkey'). The app intercepts this and directs your query to the configured search engine. You can also set any search engine as your default.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include quickly searching specific encyclopedias like Wikipedia, performing mathematical calculations on platforms like WolframAlpha, or checking the status of websites. It's designed to save time by integrating frequent searches directly into your browsing workflow.

Does this app work on multiple devices?

The app syncs seamlessly with its Mac version, suggesting that while the primary functionality is for browser integration, your settings and search history can be synchronized across your devices if you use the Mac application as well.