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Learn how to add a custom search engine in Firefox using website menus, settings, or a URL with %s.

[[Find what version of Firefox you are using|Firefox version]] 140 lets you add custom search engines in a few different ways: from supported websites, in your Firefox settings, or by entering a custom URL using '''%s''' as a placeholder. With this capability, Firefox gives you the freedom to customize your searching experience with the tools that work best for you. For example, you can build a specific search engine with a website you frequently visit (think YouTube or IMDB). In this article, you'll learn how to create a custom search engine in Firefox to make the searching experience faster and easier. __TOC__ =Add a custom search engine from a supported website= A supported website is any website that Firefox recognizes as a searchable source. Such websites must include either an OpenSearch description file or a tag in their code that points to a search engine. {note}'''Tip''': Right-click the search bar to check if a site is supported.{/note} #Right-click the search field. #Select '''Add Search Engine'''. #;[[Image:addsearchengine|width=600]] #Add the custom engine in the '''Search engine name''', add a keyword (it’s optional), and click on '''Add Engine'''. #;[[Image:searchengine|width=500]] =Add a custom search engine in Settings= You can add custom search engines from websites in Firefox, even if they’re not supported. #Go to the main menu [[Image:IG main menu]], and click on '''Settings'''. #Go to '''Search'''. #Scroll down to '''Search Shortcuts'''. #Click on '''Add'''. #;[[Image:searchshortcut|width=500]] #Fill in the '''Search engine name''' with a name for your custom search engine. #In the '''URL box''', copy & paste the URL of the custom search engine. #*For example: https://example.com/ #Replace the URL’s search tag with '''%'s'''. #*For example: https://example.com/search?q=%s #Add a keyword (this is optional). #Click on '''Add Engine''' to save. #;[[Image:searchenginemenu|width=500]] {note}'''Note''': You can find the URL’s search tag by performing a unique search with an easy-to-spot word, such as “ZZZZZZ”. The “ZZZZZZ” in the URL is that URL’s search tag.{/note} =FAQ= ==Q: Why does the URL need to contain %s?== A:%s is a placeholder that Firefox replaces with your search query. For example, if you type firefox settings, the browser will go to https://developer.mozilla.com/search?q=firefox+settings. ==Q: What’s the purpose of the keyword?== A:A keyword is a shortcut you type in the address bar to trigger that custom search engine. For example: google privacy tools → searches Google instead of your default engine. The keyword is optional, and it is not required for the custom search engine to work. =Related articles= *[[Add or remove a search engine in Firefox]] *[[Change your default search settings in Firefox]] *[[My default search engine changed after updating Firefox]] *[[Search with the Firefox address bar]]