CSE
CSE lets users change Safari search engine settings, including preferred engines, language options, and hiding AI Overviews.
About CSE
CSE is a Safari extension that lets users change which search engines Safari uses. Users can set a non-default search engine as the default, including AI assistants, and use keyword shortcuts to search a specific site or engine without changing the default.
The extension also changes some search settings, such as hiding AI Overviews and adjusting language options. The homepage lists compatibility with iOS 16.0 or later, iPadOS 16.0 or later, macOS 13.0 or later, and visionOS 1.0 or later. Pricing is not stated.
Key features
- Change Safari's default search engine to a non-default engine or AI assistant
- Switch search engines in Safari Private Browsing
- Quick Search keywords that send a query to a chosen engine or site
- Search a single emoji on Emojipedia.org
- Switch search engines through Shortcuts and Focus modes
- Hide AI Overviews and change language settings for search
Best for: Safari users on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro who want to choose their own search engines or use keyword shortcuts.
Good for
- Supports Safari on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS
- Offers the interface in 12 languages, including English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese
Watch out for
- Requires iOS 16.0 or later, iPadOS 16.0 or later, macOS 13.0 or later, or visionOS 1.0 or later
- Works with Safari search settings, so it does not change search in other browsers
CSE at a glance
- Website
- cizzuk.net/projects/cse
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Browser Extensions
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- iOS, macOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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CSE FAQ
Can CSE be used in Private Browsing?
Yes. The homepage says it can switch search engines in Private Browse.
Does CSE work with Shortcuts and Focus?
The homepage says users can switch search engines by Shortcuts and Focus, for example to use a different engine or disable CSE while at work or school.
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