Best alternatives to Search Sense (2026)
10 Chrome extensions that do a similar job to Search Sense, closest first. Each shows real store users, its rating, how recently it was updated and how many permissions it asks for.
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Web Search
Update your Default Search! This extension sets Yahoo as your default search engine.
≈10K users3.6★ from 5 ratingsNot updated for 4+ years7 permissions- A similar number of users to Search Sense
- Updated less recently
- Asks for more permissions (7 vs 1)
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Search Online
Online Search Tool extension sets your default search setting to Online Search Tool with sponsored search results.
≈5K usersNot rated yetUpdated 13 months ago3 permissions- About 1.6× fewer users than Search Sense
- Updated less recently
- Asks for more permissions (3 vs 1)
- Listed under Workflow & Planning
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Fast Search
This extension updates your default search.
≈30K users2.2★ from 13 ratingsUpdated 20 months ago4 permissions- About 3.8× more users than Search Sense
- Updated less recently
- Asks for more permissions (4 vs 1)
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NewTab. Search
The extension changes default search provider.
≈70K users4.5★ from 83 ratingsUpdated 23 months agoNo special permissions- About 8.8× more users than Search Sense
- Updated less recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (0 vs 1)
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Search Plus
Default Search extension that enables search on specific websites with short commands directly from the address bar
≈10K users4.0★ from 1 ratingNot updated for 2+ years5 permissions- A similar number of users to Search Sense
- Updated less recently
- Asks for more permissions (5 vs 1)
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Web Bear Search
Change default search engine to make Web Bear Search your default search in Chrome browser omnibox.
≈100K users1.3★ from 23 ratingsUpdated 8 months ago3 permissions- About 13× more users than Search Sense
- Updated less recently
- Asks for more permissions (3 vs 1)
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Search Tool (AI)
Quickly switch between customized search engines; Add a custom search engine in the right-click menu. New AI model support.
≈1K users4.7★ from 24 ratingsUpdated 15 months ago5 permissions- About 8.0× fewer users than Search Sense
- Updated less recently
- Asks for more permissions (5 vs 1)
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Site Search
Default search engine to help you find content easily on any site.
≈1K usersNot rated yetUpdated 16 months ago5 permissions- About 8.0× fewer users than Search Sense
- Updated less recently
- Asks for more permissions (5 vs 1)
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Kagi Search
Set Kagi as your default search engine while also preserving your session in private browsing. Remember to enable 'Allow Incognito'.
≈50K users4.6★ from 65 ratingsUpdated 22 months ago6 permissions- About 6.3× more users than Search Sense
- Updated less recently
- Asks for more permissions (6 vs 1)
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Best House Search
Extension adding Best House Search search engine to browser.
≈3K usersNot rated yetNot updated for 2+ years3 permissions- About 2.7× fewer users than Search Sense
- Updated less recently
- Asks for more permissions (3 vs 1)
Search Sense alternatives: questions
What is the best alternative to Search Sense?
By users, the most popular alternative is Web Bear Search with ≈100K users and a 1.3-star rating. The closest match by what it does is Web Search.
Which Search Sense alternative has the best rating?
Kagi Search has the highest rating of these alternatives with 50+ ratings: 4.6 out of 5 from 65 ratings.
Is there a Search Sense alternative that asks for fewer permissions?
NewTab. Search asks for 0 permissions, against 1 for Search Sense.
How many alternatives to Search Sense are there?
We list 10 close alternatives to Search Sense on the Chrome Web Store, picked by what they do and ranked by how close they are.
Users and ratings are the figures shown on the Chrome Web Store, re-checked continuously. Alternatives are matched on name, description, category and topic. Browse best-of lists by niche.