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Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW 2.1.5

16.6 MB / 500K+ Downloads / Rating 4.2 - 3,308 reviews


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Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW, developed and published by Nate Wren Design, has released its latest version, 2.1.5, on 2023-11-26. This app falls under the Personalization category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 500000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.2, based on 3.308 reviews.

Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.4+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.natewren.csbw

Updated: 1 year ago

Developer Name: Nate Wren Design

Category: Personalization

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.2
Total 3,308 reviews

Reviews

4 ★, on 2020-08-29
Overall pretty good, better than the default. Just wish I could use Duckduckgo instead of Google for the search. Otherwise, works well with the new Firefox mobile, and has built in presets to match the themes I've purchased from the same developer, primarily Rad Pack Pro, which is pretty rad to the max. Totally bitchin'.

5 ★, on 2020-06-25
the app itself is okay but you're forced to watch a 30 seconds ads every single time you want to change something. if i have to spend more time watching ads than using the app to make customizations, then it's not very efficient (or fun) to use. 😐😑 edit: from 2 stars to 5 stars for the paid version without ads. i love the customization variations. 👍🏽

5 ★, on 2020-09-04
Love this app! It let's me change it so many different ways. I like my Google bar invisible because I always have a pretty theme on my phone and I want it seen! Try it, you'll love it!!

5 ★, on 2020-09-03
Very useful and helpful, I use it because Samsung Internet dosnt have a search widget for note 8, and this app work just as good as Googles Search widget, probably even better.

4 ★, on 2020-07-03
Very good app, it would be 5 stars if the people who made this app were to add a way to make it so when you tap on the widget it takes you directly to chrome instead of to a custom search bar.

5 ★, on 2020-06-21
This is just what I was looking for. Now I have Google search and Wikipedia under one screen icon. Good choice of themes; minimalist and easy on the eyes.

Previous Versions

Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW 2.1.5
2023-11-26 / 16.6 MB / Android 4.4+

Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW 2.1.4
2022-12-05 / 14.4 MB / Android 4.1+

About this app

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 search bar.

PRO VERSION
• Customizeable Pixel Launcher Search Bar.
• Date option for Pixel Search bar.
• More customization options.
• Option to add icon drawer to 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

New features

Updated SDK version

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.