Engine picker
Choose an engine in seconds and apply the change directly from the popup.
Chrome extension for smarter search flow
Switch default search fast and start every new tab your way.
Manage and switch search engines. Sets default search to Search Manager to direct queries to your chosen engine. Now with a custom New Tab and editable shortcuts.
Compatible with:ChromeBraveEdgeOpera
- Upgraded custom start page
- Local preference storage
- 13 search engines available
New in the latest upgrade
Custom New Tab with personal shortcuts
You now get more than engine switching: launch your most-used sites from your own start page and keep your setup synced with your extension preferences.
Flexible settings
Enable only the engines you use and keep the interface focused on your workflow.
Why teams and solo users install it
Built for daily browsing speed
One-click engine switch
Pick your preferred engine and apply instantly, without digging through Chrome settings.
Custom start page
The upgraded New Tab gives you a clean search field and personalized shortcut layout.
13 supported engines
Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Brave, Marginalia, Ecosia, Yandex, Startpage, Baidu and more.
Privacy-minded by design
Settings and shortcuts are saved in browser storage and stay under your control.
Supported search engines
GoogleBingDuckDuckGoYahooBraveMarginaliaEcosiaYandexStartpageQwantSearxBaiduAsk
Simple setup
From install to daily use in minutes
Add extension
Install Search Manager from the Chrome Web Store.
Pick your engine
Choose the default search provider that fits your workflow.
Customize your start page
Add shortcuts and make every new tab instantly useful.
Clean, Safe & Transparent
No adware. No fake links. 100% direct search.
Unlike untrusted extensions that hijack your queries to ad proxies (like Skyjem) or forced Yahoo feeds, Search Manager connects you directly and instantly to the official search engine you choose.
Direct Official Destinations
Every query goes straight to google.com, duckduckgo.com, or brave.com. Never through third-party ad networks.
Sub-50ms Local Redirect
Rewritten inside your browser via Chrome's Declarative Net Request. Zero lag, zero proxy delay.
Privacy-First MV3 Design
We do not track, log, or profile your searches. Your preferences stay completely in your local browser storage.
Chrome, Brave, Edge & Opera
Fully compatible with all Chromium browsers. Install once from the Web Store and enjoy everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Does Search Manager work on Brave, Edge, and Opera?
Yes! Since Brave, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Vivaldi run on the Chromium engine, you can install Search Manager directly from the Chrome Web Store in one click.
Will my searches ever be redirected to Yahoo or ad portals?
Never. Shady extensions secretly redirect searches to Yahoo or ad portals (like Skyjem) to collect commissions. Search Manager only routes you to the exact official engine you selected.
How does it switch search engines so quickly?
We use Chrome's Declarative Net Request API. The URL is rewritten locally in browser memory with zero network delay, giving you an instant (<50ms) search experience.
Can I switch back to Google anytime?
Yes! Open the Search Manager popup, select Google, and it switches instantly. You can switch between 13 different search providers whenever you want.
Browser Safety & Troubleshooting
Tired of unexpected search redirects?
If your browser keeps forcing searches to Yahoo or unwanted engines, check out our free guide to removing search hijackers or install Search Manager to enforce your preferred search engine.
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