Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW 2.1.5

Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW 2.1.5

Nate Wren Design – Freeware – Android
out of 3306 votes
Latest Version
2.1.5
Safe to install

Enhance Your Website's Functionality with CSBW

Elena Angelini

Custom Search Bar Widget by Nate Wren Design offers a sleek, easy-to-integrate solution for enhancing search functionality on your website.
2025 Editor's Rating
VERY GOOD User Rating

Gizmodo Review: http://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/how-to-save-a-ton-of-time-with-custom-searches-on-andro-1788952238

"It’s one of the best options we’ve seen for bringing alternative searches to the Android home screen."

The Next Web Review: https://thenextweb.com/apps/2016/10/14/this-swiss-knife-of-search-widgets-is-a-must-have-for-android-users/

"This Swiss knife of search widgets is a must-have for Android users"

NOTE: This app will change the appearance of the 'CSBW' search bar widget; NOT the appearance of your stock launcher's search bar. Add the CSBW widget to your home screen to apply changes.

GUIDE HERE: http://natewren.com/csbw-getting-started/

Custom Search Bar Widget (CSBW) is a fully editable search bar widget with a custom icon drawer. The widget can be changed in multiple ways to match your device's current theme. The drawer includes editable icons that can switch search engines, provide quick links to apps, or apply functions such as copy and paste.

FEATURES

  • Fully customize all aspects of the search bar widget and icon drawer.
  • Save search bar themes and load them later.
  • Keyword search suggestions.
  • Set-up search for installed apps instead of Google.
  • Switch between search engines or apps such as Play Music, Spotify, Wikipedia, Amazon, etc.
  • Add new search engines, or add new apps to search to the included icon drawer.
  • Pre-made themes included for quickly applying theme to the search bar.

PRO VERSION

  • Customizable Pixel Launcher Search Bar.
  • Date option for Pixel Search bar.
  • More customization options.
  • Option to add the icon drawer to the home screen widget.

Note: If you see a gap on the side of the pixel widget, press and hold on the widget and select "Remove Padding" (Some launchers don't have this option. Nova Launcher is recommended.)

GOOGLE NOW vs. GOOGLE WEB SEARCH

  • Text searches default to Google web search.
  • Microphone searches default to Google Now (Android 4.1+).
  • These settings can be changed in Appearance > Edit Widget.

CUSTOM SEARCH ITEMS

You can add a custom website's search by copying and pasting the results page URL into the custom field in CSBW.

In Add > Search Item > Custom:

  1. Copy the URL of the search results page from the site you want to add.
    For Example: http://www.imdb.com/find?q=cassablanca
  2. Replace "cassablanca" with "%s" in the input field. The "%s" is a placeholder for the text you will enter into the CSBW search bar.
  3. The URL you will add to CSBW Custom search item: http://www.imdb.com/find?q=%s

Overview

Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW is a Freeware software in the category System Utilities developed by Nate Wren Design.

The latest version of Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW is 2.1.5, released on 01/25/2024. It was initially added to our database on 01/25/2024.

Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW runs on the following operating systems: Android.

Users of Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • Highly customizable search bar widget for mobile devices
  • Offers a wide range of design options to match various themes and styles
  • Easy to integrate into different launchers and home screen setups
  • Provides quick access to search functionality without the need for opening a separate app

Cons

  • May require some technical knowledge to fully customize and optimize
  • Possibility of facing compatibility issues with certain launcher applications
  • Limited functionality compared to full-fledged search apps like Google Search

Elena Angelini

Elena Angelini

I'm Elena, your go-to software reviewer at UpdateStar and tech enthusiast. Whether you're a user seeking the latest software titles or software news I've got you covered. When I'm not diving into the latest software, you can find me exploring nature trails, camping under the stars, or competing in online multiplayer games. My reviews are designed to be fun, engaging, and packed with all the details you need to make informed decisions.

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