Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW Apk
Latest version 2.1.5
26 Nov 2023
Apk Infos
| Version | 2.1.5 |
| Rating | 4.2/5, based on 3,308 votes |
| Size | 16.6 MB |
| Requires Android | Android 4.4+ (KitKat) |
| Author's Notes | CSBW is a super powered fully-editable search bar |
About Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW APK
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Description
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
Latest updates
What's new in version 2.1.5
Updated SDK versionHow to install Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW APK on Android phone or tablet?
Download Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW APK file from ApkClean, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (com.natewren.csbw-v2.1.5-ApkClean.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
Older Versions
| 2.1.5 (215) | 16.6 MB |
| 2.1.4 (214) | 14.4 MB |
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User's Reivew
5 ★All good, worth the upgrade. Tiny issue is when show add button and show settings button are both turned off, it crashes, you gotta leave one of them on. I like it clean, but not a huge deal, still worth it. Edit: I'm an idiot, just making those 2 buttons transparent and leaving them turned on fixes everything. 5 stars!
5 ★Truly awesome once you figure out how to customize it... you get to its advanced settings by going to "Appearance" not the gear icon you would expect once inside inside its settngs menu...then you can customize EVERYTHING, including which voice tool to use: you can change between Google Now, Google, and Google Assistant (or even Bixby)... SUPER useful! and you can change it's appearance and it's widget size can be set to any length from 1 to 4 spaces on the homescreen. +Use Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc
5 ★Pretty amazing little app once you dive into the settings and get the hang of it. Works flawlessly and is infinitely customizable. I've come to expect nothing less from Nate Wren though. They've been putting out amazing stuff for years. Keep up the great work!
5 ★Exactly what I wanted. Many searches built-in, and ability to add new ones with custom icons. I wish the free version allowed more searches to be readily available, but that's why the paid version is there.
5 ★Was the perfect solution for my phones home screen.
5 ★Such a great app, I bought the pro version
5 ★Great widget, love the color and size customization, and that you can color-customize the actual search bar that pops up as well. Very cool that it connects to your favorite browser. Worthy of the five stars.
5 ★Search Google, Amazon, Gmail, Reddit, eBay, eBaum, Pornhub (I assume), Hilary's Emails, Your Gilfriends purse, That lighter you lost in 95, The meaning of life etc. All from the comfort of your home screen. Customization galore, What more can you ask for?
5 ★Really like this app. For those confused about the search provider make sure to change it in the settings to Google now.
5 ★Great app for customising search bar. Just what I was looking for. Looks great and works flawlessly.
5 ★Just what I was looking for, a real nice widget you can adjusted to the theme or color of your home page... no home screen ads +++
5 ★This is a perfect widget app, as someone who has been searching for something that's flexible and very customisable this ticks pretty much every box I need.
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