Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW
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About Custom Search Bar Widget
Custom Search Bar Widget (Package Name: com.natewren.csbw) is developed by Nate Wren Design and the latest version of Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW 2.3.0 was updated on July 24, 2026. Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW is in the category of Personalization. You can check all apps from the developer of Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW and find 183 alternative apps to Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW on Android. Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW is listed in 10 Best Apps to Personalize Your Android Home Screen. Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 6.0+ on APKFab or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKFab.com are original and 100% safe with fast download.
Gizmodo Review: http://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/how-to-save-a-ton-of-time-with-custom-searches-on-andro-1788952238
"It’s one of the best options we’ve seen for bringing alternative searches to the Android home screen."
The Next Web Review: https://thenextweb.com/apps/2016/10/14/this-swiss-knife-of-search-widgets-is-a-must-have-for-android-users/
"This Swiss knife of search widgets is a must-have for Android users"
NOTE: This app will change the appearance of the 'CSBW' search bar widget; NOT the appearance of your stock launcher's search bar. Add the CSBW widget to your home screen to apply changes.
GUIDE HERE: http://natewren.com/csbw-getting-started/
Custom Search Bar Widget (CSBW) is a fully editable search bar widget with a custom icon drawer. The widget can be changed in multiple ways to match your device's current theme. The drawer includes editable icons that can switch search engines, provide quick links to apps, or apply functions such as copy and paste.
FEATURES
• Fully customize all aspects of the search bar widget and icon drawer.
• Save search bar themes and load them later.
• Keyword search suggestions.
• Set-up search for installed apps instead of Google.
• Switch between search engines or apps such as Play Music, Spotify, Wikipedia, Amazon, etc.
• Add new search engines, or add new apps to search to the included icon drawer.
• Pre-made themes included for quickly applying theme to search bar.
PRO VERSION
• Customizeable Pixel Launcher Search Bar.
• Date option for Pixel Search bar.
• More customization options.
• Option to add icon drawer to home screen widget.
Note: If you see a gap on the side of the pixel widget, press and hold on the widget and select "Remove Padding" (Some launchers don't have this option. Nova Launcher is recommended.)
GOOGLE NOW vs GOOGLE WEB SEARCH
- Text searches default to Google web search
- Microphone Searches default to Google Now (Android 4.1+)
- These settings can be changed in Appearance>Edit Widget
CUSTOM SEARCH ITEMS
You can add a custom website's search by copying and pasting the results page URL into the custom field in CSBW.
In Add>Search Item>Custom:
1. Copy the URL of the search results page from the site you want to add.
For Example: http://www.imdb.com/find?q=cassablanca
2. Replace "cassablanca" with "%s" in the input field.The "%s" is a placeholder for the text you will enter into the CSBW search bar.
3. The URL you will add to CSBW Custom search item: http://www.imdb.com/find?q=%s
"It’s one of the best options we’ve seen for bringing alternative searches to the Android home screen."
The Next Web Review: https://thenextweb.com/apps/2016/10/14/this-swiss-knife-of-search-widgets-is-a-must-have-for-android-users/
"This Swiss knife of search widgets is a must-have for Android users"
NOTE: This app will change the appearance of the 'CSBW' search bar widget; NOT the appearance of your stock launcher's search bar. Add the CSBW widget to your home screen to apply changes.
GUIDE HERE: http://natewren.com/csbw-getting-started/
Custom Search Bar Widget (CSBW) is a fully editable search bar widget with a custom icon drawer. The widget can be changed in multiple ways to match your device's current theme. The drawer includes editable icons that can switch search engines, provide quick links to apps, or apply functions such as copy and paste.
FEATURES
• Fully customize all aspects of the search bar widget and icon drawer.
• Save search bar themes and load them later.
• Keyword search suggestions.
• Set-up search for installed apps instead of Google.
• Switch between search engines or apps such as Play Music, Spotify, Wikipedia, Amazon, etc.
• Add new search engines, or add new apps to search to the included icon drawer.
• Pre-made themes included for quickly applying theme to search bar.
PRO VERSION
• Customizeable Pixel Launcher Search Bar.
• Date option for Pixel Search bar.
• More customization options.
• Option to add icon drawer to home screen widget.
Note: If you see a gap on the side of the pixel widget, press and hold on the widget and select "Remove Padding" (Some launchers don't have this option. Nova Launcher is recommended.)
GOOGLE NOW vs GOOGLE WEB SEARCH
- Text searches default to Google web search
- Microphone Searches default to Google Now (Android 4.1+)
- These settings can be changed in Appearance>Edit Widget
CUSTOM SEARCH ITEMS
You can add a custom website's search by copying and pasting the results page URL into the custom field in CSBW.
In Add>Search Item>Custom:
1. Copy the URL of the search results page from the site you want to add.
For Example: http://www.imdb.com/find?q=cassablanca
2. Replace "cassablanca" with "%s" in the input field.The "%s" is a placeholder for the text you will enter into the CSBW search bar.
3. The URL you will add to CSBW Custom search item: http://www.imdb.com/find?q=%s
Custom Search Bar Widget 2.3.0 Update
New AI search and voice: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, and Grok. The mic now opens the assistant you pick.New Pro styles: adjustable corner radius, gradients, Material You colors, dashed/dotted outlines, and Sunset, Ocean, and Midnight Glass themes.
Also: a refreshed, more modern look, more reliable weather, faster widget load, updated for Android 16, and several stability fixes.
Now requires Android 6 or newer.
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Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW
2.3.0
APK
July 24, 2026
13.93 MB
Requires Android: Android 6.0+
Screen DPI: 160-640dpi
SHA1: ee7e513d7f55f5304c780fe3bbb122296bffa622
Size: 13.93 MB
What's New:
New AI search and voice: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, and Grok. The mic now opens the assistant you pick.
New Pro styles: adjustable corner radius, gradients, Material You colors, dashed/dotted outlines, and Sunset, Ocean, and Midnight Glass themes.
Also: a refreshed, more modern look, more reliable weather, faster widget load, updated for Android 16, and several stability fixes.
Now requires Android 6 or newer.
New Pro styles: adjustable corner radius, gradients, Material You colors, dashed/dotted outlines, and Sunset, Ocean, and Midnight Glass themes.
Also: a refreshed, more modern look, more reliable weather, faster widget load, updated for Android 16, and several stability fixes.
Now requires Android 6 or newer.
Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW
2.2.2
APK
November 14, 2025
16.81 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Screen DPI: 160-640dpi
SHA1: a000cca3578ab29865f8375dbe13e4680c87feda
Size: 16.81 MB
What's New:
Fixed display issues on some newer devices.
Added Gemini to Voice Search Options
Added Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to Text Search Items
Added Gemini to Voice Search Options
Added Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to Text Search Items
Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW
2.1.7
APK
August 16, 2025
16.71 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Screen DPI: 160-640dpi
SHA1: 87c8e037147fcb4e67d482037de32fe22f55feda
Size: 16.71 MB
What's New:
Updated Target SDK to 35
Custom Search Bar Widget CSBW
2.1.6
APK
July 16, 2025
16.71 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Screen DPI: 160-640dpi
SHA1: 63b466d600bcd1348c528d4ccb25461bf100c234
Size: 16.71 MB
What's New:
Updated SDK
Updated Billing Library
Updated Billing Library
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Update Date:
2026-07-24
Latest Version:
2.3.0
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Android 6.0+
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