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Re:Show HN: SimpleSearch – Just a list of search bars on Monday January 27, 2025 @10:09AM (#42841881)
Nice. Thanks for showing.

The different flavors of simultaneous invention shared in the thread makes me think there's some kind of underlying shared need/value in this sort of thing!

Re:Show HN: SimpleSearch – Just a list of search bars on Sunday January 26, 2025 @05:59PM (#42835147)
There's a dark mode toggle persistent in the upper right. :-)
Re:Show HN: SimpleSearch – Just a list of search bars on Sunday January 26, 2025 @04:38PM (#42834414)
Yes, the multisearch option should open all of the checked options in new tabs. Some browsers or incognito modes will block this by default, so a user may have to enable on their end if that's functionality they care about. Firefox, for example, should notify you that it blocked popups and ask you if you want it to keep doing that same thing moving forward. This feature is also not as relevant on mobile. I can troubleshoot further if that's not working as intended. I considered just removing multisearch, but I do personally use it when I want to check regular search and an LLM in one go, which is actually pretty often. (Plus I achieve tab overflow at least 3x faster! xD)
Re:Show HN: SimpleSearch – Just a list of search bars on Sunday January 26, 2025 @03:43PM (#42833895)
Ty for the heads up. I think I identified the issue (not, sure why it was affecting some users and not others). Updated! Might take a little time to propagate.
Re:Show HN: SimpleSearch – Just a list of search bars on Sunday January 26, 2025 @03:14PM (#42833603)
Cool, thanks.

Some of the options, for example, ReelGood, I personally use all the time, but I’m not sure how common that is for others.

I’m sure there are searches (maybe things like arxiv, Google Translate, Google Scholar, Spotify, etc.) that other people use more often. I initially opted to keep things tidy (and "'simple'") vs comprehensive, but I will add those and others if anyone wants them!

Re:Show HN: SimpleSearch – Just a list of search bars on Sunday January 26, 2025 @02:47PM (#42833323)
Yes! Thanks. Will update.

Yeah, for me, it's just a _little_ bit better of a search experience. Would not expect that the be the case for everyone. Was wondering if that would actually be the case for _most_ people. Glad to see some folks some see value in it.

Re:Show HN: SimpleSearch – Just a list of search bars on Sunday January 26, 2025 @02:43PM (#42833293)
Thanks!

I'm going to incorporate this and some of the other feedback in the comments.

Very helpful. Appreciate the suggestions, all.

Re:Show HN: SimpleSearch – Just a list of search bars on Sunday January 26, 2025 @02:40PM (#42833264)
Ah, cool, yes, same idea! I like it.

Any of the expanded search options get much action?

Show HN: SimpleSearch – Just a list of search bars

https://simplesearch.info/

I made this site for myself, SimpleSearch.info, as new default browser page. I’m not sure if it actually _saves_ time or clicks (though, for me, it saves at least one click per search), but I find the search experience more pleasant. On desktop, it’s nice to just have these search bars as the first thing that pops up in a new window or tab vs clicking bookmarks in the toolbar or elsewhere then...

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