SwiftSearch Chords version history - 3 versions
SwiftSearch Chords by nextime
SwiftSearch Chords version history - 3 versions
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Latest version
Version 2.0.1
Released 22 Aug 2026 - 96.11 kBWorks with firefox 140.0 and laterWhat's new in v2.0.1:
Keyboard Search Chords: Launch searches for highlighted text with 2-key chords (e.g., Ctrl+G then H for GitHub, Ctrl+S then O for Stack Overflow).
Preset Search Engine Library: 1-click install for 20+ presets across Developer, Academic, Media, and Shopping categories.
Selection Floating Bubble: Optional customizable floating search tooltip near highlighted text with 5 themes and layout modes.
Toolbar Quick Launcher: Instant search box in the extension popup with private on-device search history.
Privacy & Tracking Cleaner: Automatically strips tracking parameters (utm_*, fbclid, gclid, igshid, ref) before searching.
Tab Strip Placement: Choose whether searches open next to the active tab or at the end of the tab bar.
Multi-Language Support: Full native translations for English, Arabic (العربية with RTL), Spanish, French, German, and Turkish.
Drag-and-Drop Reordering: Easily rearrange search engines and custom hotkeys.
Backup & Restore: Export and import your setup in JSON format.Source code released under MIT Licence
Older versions
Version 2.0.0
Released 21 Aug 2026 - 77 kBWorks with firefox 140.0 and laterSwiftSearch Chords — Release Notes & AMO Store Listing (v2.0.0)
Summary (Catchphrase)
⚡ Lightning-fast text selection search chords, 20+ curated presets, toolbar quick launcher, privacy cleaner, and custom floating selection bubbles.
Full Description
SwiftSearch Chords supercharges your browsing by letting you search selected text across your favorite search engines using keyboard chords, right-click context menus, a toolbar quick launcher, or a floating selection bubble.
🌟 Key Features in v2.0.0
⚡ Keyboard Chords & Quick Hotkeys: Press double-key combos (like Ctrl+G H for GitHub, Ctrl+S O for Stack Overflow) to search highlighted text instantly.
📚 20+ Curated Preset Engines (1-Click Install):
Developer: GitHub, Stack Overflow, MDN Web Docs, crates.io, PyPI, npm, GitLab.
Academic: arXiv Papers, PubMed, WolframAlpha, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect.
Media & Social: Reddit, YouTube, X (Twitter), IMDb, Spotify, Twitch.
Tools & Shopping: Amazon, Google Maps, Wayback Machine.
🚀 Toolbar Popup Quick Search Launcher: Instant search box with enter-to-search and 1-click engine chips without needing selected text.
🪄 Selection Quick-Action Floating Bubble:
Non-intrusive floating search bubble appearing near highlighted text.
5 handcrafted themes: Default Slate, Midnight OLED, Frosted Glass, Cyberpunk Neon, Clean Minimal.
3 button layouts: Icon + Name, Icons Only (Ultra-Compact), Name Badges Only.
🛡 Privacy Tracking Stripper: Automatically strips tracking & analytics tokens (utm_*, fbclid, gclid, igshid, ref, si) before launching searches.
🕒 Local Search History: Private, on-device query history in the toolbar popup with customizable capacity (25 to Unlimited).
🌍 6 Languages & Full RTL: Complete native translations for English, Arabic (العربية), Spanish (Español), French (Français), German (Deutsch), and Turkish (Türkçe).
ℹ About & Support Hub: Creator profile, issue tracker, open source notices, and direct developer support (PayPal, Ko-fi, Crypto USDT).
📂 Per-Engine Tab Strip Placement: Open searches next to the current active tab or at the end of the tab strip.
⠿ HTML5 Drag-and-Drop Reordering: Rearrange search engines in your preferred order with live drag-and-drop.
💾 JSON Backup & Restore: Effortlessly export and import your custom configurations.
🔒 Privacy & Permissions
Zero data collection: All settings, engines, and history remain strictly on your local device.
No external tracking or remote telemetry.Source code released under MIT Licence
Version 0.1.0
Released 4 Jun 2026 - 46.04 kBWorks with firefox 109.0 and laterSource code released under MIT Licence