The NESKTOP search widget: 7 search engines built right into your desktop
Search Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, Brave, Startpage, or Ecosia directly from your NESKTOP desktop — no need to open a separate tab.
Search without opening a new tab
The NESKTOP search widget sits right on your desktop canvas. Type your query and press Enter — results open in your chosen search engine instantly. No need to open a new tab, type the search engine URL, or navigate away from your workspace. It is the fastest way from question to answer when you are already working on your desktop.
Add search to your desktop
Pick your favorite search engine, place the widget on your canvas, and search without leaving your workspace.
Try it freeSeven search engines to choose from
NESKTOP supports seven search providers: Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, Brave Search, Startpage, and Ecosia. When you add a search widget, pick your preferred engine from the settings. You can even place multiple search widgets on the same page — one for general web search with Google and another for private search with DuckDuckGo, for example.
Why privacy-focused engines are included
DuckDuckGo, Brave Search, and Startpage are privacy-respecting search engines that do not track your searches or build a profile on you. Ecosia uses its ad revenue to plant trees. NESKTOP includes all of them because your desktop should work the way you want — including which search engine handles your queries.
Comparison table
| Feature | Nesktop | Other approach |
|---|---|---|
| Full web search, image search, and news from the canvas | Open Google separately or rely on the browser address bar. | |
| DuckDuckGo | Privacy-focused search available directly from the widget | Open DuckDuckGo separately or change the browser default. |
| Bing | Microsoft search results available without leaving the canvas | Open Bing separately or use the browser address bar. |
| Startpage | Privacy-focused results available as a widget provider | Open Startpage separately for each search. |
FAQ
Can I change the search engine after adding the widget?
Yes. Click the widget settings, pick a different search engine from the dropdown, and the widget updates immediately.
Can I have more than one search widget?
Yes. You can place multiple search widgets on a single page, each with a different search engine. This is useful if you use one engine for work research and another for personal browsing.
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Add search to your desktop
Pick your favorite search engine, place the widget on your canvas, and search without leaving your workspace.
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