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Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW on Windows Pc

Developed By: Nate Wren Design

License: Free

Rating: 4,2/5 - 3.308 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.1.5
Size 16.6 MB
Release Date November 26, 23
Category Personalization Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (4)]

What's New:
Updated SDK version [see more]

Description from Developer:
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 altern... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW and install on Windows PC. Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW is free Personalization app, developed by Nate Wren Design. Latest version of Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW is 2.1.5, was released on 2023-11-26 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500,000. Overall rating of Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 3,308 users, 426 users had rated it 5*, 2,312 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.1.5 , 2.1.4.

Download Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW 2.1.5 on Windows PC – 16.6 MB

Download Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW 2.1.4 on Windows PC – 14.4 MB

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
Updated SDK version
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.