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Also covers browser extension, custom search, and ios · open source
Change Safari’s default search engine with CSE, a Safari extension distributed through the App Store and AltStore PAL.
Alternatives
The Best CSE Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 8 open source
Looking for something like CSE? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 8 are open source.
CSE lets users change Safari search engine settings, including preferred engines, language options, and hiding AI Overviews.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionCseChange Safari’s default search engine with CSE, a Safari…Another optionIndie Wiki BuddyIndie Wiki Buddy is a browser extension that helps you find…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cse | — | Yes | iOS, macOS, Browser extension |
| 2 | Indie Wiki Buddy | — | Not stated | Browser extension |
| 3 | Language Switch by Manuel Reimer | — | Not stated | — |
| 4 | Clippings | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 5 | Dark Reader | — | Not stated | Browser extension, iOS, Web |
| 6 | Hidden Settings | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | Bonjourr | — | Not stated | iOS, Web |
| 8 | Transpose | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | Stylebot | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Web |
| 10 | Easy Screenshot | — | Not stated | Android, Browser extension, Web |
All CSE alternatives
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Indie Wiki Buddy
getindie.wikiAlso covers browser extension and custom search
Indie Wiki Buddy is a browser extension that helps you find and support quality, independent wikis as an alternative to Fandom, Fextralife, and Neoseeker pages.
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Language Switch by Manuel Reimer
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/languag…Also covers browser extension
Change the language identifier sent to websites with this configurable Firefox extension.
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Clippings
aecreations.io/clippings/index.phpAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Clippings saves frequently entered text for later pasting, and the site also lists separate browser tools for hiding windows and reading lists.
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Dark Reader
darkreader.orgAlso covers browser extension and ios · same kind of website
Dark Reader adds adjustable dark mode to websites across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
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Bonjourr
bonjourr.frAlso covers browser extension and ios · same kind of website
Bonjourr provides a customizable browser start page for new tabs, with a minimalist layout and background options.
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Transpose
transpose.videoAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Transpose lets musicians change pitch and tempo, loop sections, and use studio tools with online music services.
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Stylebot
stylebot.devAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Stylebot lets users change webpage colors, fonts, and other styles with a basic editor or custom CSS.
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Easy Screenshot
webextension.org/listing/screenshot.htmlAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Capture screens with Easy Screenshot, which presents capture options in a browser popup.
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Fake Data
fakedata.proAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Developers can use Fake Data as a browser form filler with customization options for test entries.
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Session Buddy
sessionbuddy.comAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Session Buddy helps manage browser tabs and bookmarks, with options to save open tabs and restore saved browsing sessions later.
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Also covers browser extension and ios · open source
Tint webpage colors by time of day with Circadian, a browser extension offering daytime, sunset, and bedtime settings.
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Also covers browser extension and ios · open source
Bonjourr provides a customizable browser homepage and start page inspired by the appearance of iOS, with options to tailor its layout.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Userscripts provides an open-source userscript manager for Safari, as described by its project page.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Manage browser tabs with Prune, an extension listed for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Re-Start provides a terminal-style browser start page with a task list, quick links, weather summary, and customizable display options.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Bento provides a browser start page for use as a homepage or new tab, with configurable layouts and options for names, backgrounds, and greetings.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Sessionic saves, manages, and restores browser sessions, windows, and tabs, with options to import and export sessions.
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Google Hit Hider
greasyfork.org/en/scripts/1682Also covers browser extension and ios · same kind of website
Google Hit Hider by Domain is a search-filtering userscript listed on Greasy Fork; the supplied page does not detail its current behavior.
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Show Image Dimensions
greasyfork.org/scripts/401432Also covers browser extension and ios · same kind of website
This Greasy Fork userscript adds image dimensions to Google Image Search; install it with a compatible userscript manager.
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Custom Sidebar
greasyfork.org/en/scripts/535629Also covers browser extension and ios · same kind of website
This userscript adds a custom sidebar to Google Search and requires a userscript manager such as Tampermonkey or Violentmonkey.
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Dropmark
dropmark.comAlso covers browser extension and ios · same kind of website
Dropmark lets teams and individuals collect links, files, and notes in visual collections for organizing, discussing, and sharing.
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Greasy Fork
greasyfork.orgAlso covers browser extension and ios · same kind of website
Greasy Fork lists user scripts that can modify or add features to websites in a browser.
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What is the best alternative to CSE?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to CSE are Cse, Indie Wiki Buddy, and Language Switch by Manuel Reimer.
Are there open-source alternatives to CSE?
Yes: Cse, Circadian, Bonjourr, and Userscripts.
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