Quick Search Widget (with ads)

Search in multiple websites easily.

Quick Search Widget (with ads)

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By: Ozmium
Version: 6.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-26)
Creation date: 2010-06-24
Permissions
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Quick Search Widget ๐Ÿ” is a fast and lightweight App for searching the web easily. It gives you quick shortcuts to various websites and apps, and it includes a Widget for your Home Screen - similar to the pre-installed Search Bar widget.

All the high-quality popular search engines are available in the app. All languages and countries are supported for each linked website. The available search engines are:

๐Ÿ”ธ General web searches
๐Ÿ”ธ Image searching
๐Ÿ”ธ Online encyclopedia
๐Ÿ”ธ Micro-blogging and social network searches
๐Ÿ”ธ Maps, Apps, News and Weather Forecasts, from all over the world
๐Ÿ”ธ Online video searching
๐Ÿ”ธ Search in the online shopping sites
๐Ÿ”ธ Custom search engine - for any website that's not available

Note: All the linked websites have registered trademarks of their respective companies. Ozmium is not associated with any of the linked search engines or websites.

โœ… Switch between different Search Engines with one click.

โœ… Instant search suggestions, direct from the relevant websites. Tap them repeatedly to refine your search.

โœ… It's faster than doing a search in the web browser. Auto-text corrections are enabled for the on-screen keyboard, for faster typing.

โœ… Recent search history: View your complete history and delete individual items with swipe actions.

โœ… Add your own Search Engine. Setup a custom Search Engine to any website.

โœ… You can reorder the list of search engines any way you want. Use long-press, then drag items up or down. (Switch off 'Mini Search' first)

โœ… Quick Search is fast, lightweight and easy-to-use. The search results open directly in your web browser.

โœ… Add multiple Widgets to your Home Screen, and customize each one as you want.

โœ… Voice Search.

โœ… It's an "Assist app", so you can open the app from anywhere, by long-pressing the Home button. See https://goo.gl/ZdD0ZH

๐Ÿ”น Many different languages and countries are supported. You can easily change the language/country settings within the app, and the Search Engines will adapt.

๐Ÿ”น Choose which web browser to open, in the Settingsโ—๏ธ Convenient if you have several browsers installed.

๐Ÿ”น Free software, with advertisements. (The Paid version has no advertisements)

๐Ÿ”น No intrusive permissions or background services are used, and it's fast to startup.

๐Ÿ”น Quick Search requires 2 permissions: Internet Access - To retrieve search suggestions from the selected website. Network State - To detect Wi-Fi and provide the best performance.

The app is localized to 14 different languages. But the Search Engines work in virtually all global languages.

Note: Install to SD Card is not allowed on this app, because it stops the Widgets working properly.

We do not collect or monitor any web searches. Your history records are saved on your personal device only. We have a strong privacy record for over 9 years on the Google Play Store.

Email your comments and suggestions to Ozmium.

Privacy Policy: https://ozmium.net/quick-search-free-app/privacy-policy/en/

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Customizable search engine with great features
  • Convenient search tool/widget
  • Good design and appearance
  • Flexibility to choose different search engines and browsers
  • Long-time user satisfaction
Cons
  • Issues with browser selection and default settings
  • Crashes during searches
  • Outdated graphic interface and design
  • Problems with settings disappearing or not being saved
  • Need for better integration with phone themes
Most mentioned
  • Customization options
  • Search functionality
  • Crashes/bugs
  • Outdated design
  • Flexibility in search providers
User reviews
Love this app -been using it for years. Would happily pay for an ad free version.
by Bernadette McCartney, 2024-10-27

Brilliant,just love it and it looks great,thank you for this great app widget.good work.still loving it
by Max Rex, 2023-10-05

Originally thought it's lousy, but realized I tested widgets only. However, when launched (right app can put apps on notifications or use JINA Sidebar - or the long home press, though didn't work, but likely as I use Nova Launcher, and I need to set helper app from Nova settings). It's faster than opening a browser, I also set it to always open Better Open With, the gold standard of opening anything from list of suitable apps with option to hide unwanted and choose a defaut (for timeout).
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