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When will we ever get the option for a custom search engine? (Safari)(lemmy.ml)

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So as you may know, i am a guy mostly focused on privacy. Basically, insead of google i use SearXNG. (Privacy focused search engine) However, when i went to change the default search engine in safari, there was no option to add a custom search engine.

This really pissed me off. So how come Apple allows changing default browsers in the EU, but not search engines?

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zelifcam@lemmy.world
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I’m not saying it’s the right way, but I thought this had been possible for quite some time by using a safari extension like https://apps.apple.com/us/app/customize-search-engine/id6445840140

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If you’re looking for a free way to do it. The “Hyperweb” extension lets you.

But this is an imperfect solution as it just redirects, and your search still gets sent to your safari default + it takes longer to load.

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randomperson@lemmy.today
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you could try Safari/Webkit based Orion, which also happens to be more privacy focused as well. https://kagi.com/orion/

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deegeese@sopuli.xyz
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IDK use Firefox mobile I guess?

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kinkles@sh.itjust.works
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Yeah, Firefox on iOS lets you add custom search engines

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ComradeSharkfucker@lemmy.ml
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Why not just use firefox?

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aluminium@lemmy.world
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Safari is just way better integrated in the System and its not like Firefox on iOS is the real firefox. Its webkit with a Firefox skin.

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prousername@lemmy.mlOP
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True.

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ComradeSharkfucker@lemmy.ml
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Damn, was not aware of this

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mrvictory1@lemmy.world
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FF iOS still offers Mozilla sync and partial ad blocking but no extensions are available.

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lud@lemm.ee
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What system integration do you want? I personally wish Apple didn’t restrict the usage of certificates to safari but that’s about it. But I only use iOS on my work phone. My personal phone is an Android.

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baggachipz@sh.itjust.works
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Kagi offers a safari plugin which intercepts a search request and sends it to Kagi instead. Works great.

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lud@lemm.ee
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They didn’t want to use Kagi though.

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goatmeal@midwest.social
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It also means someone could make a generalized search redirect safari extension without needing to wait for Apple

Edit: just checked looks like something like it exists

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baggachipz@sh.itjust.works
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Well they could. It’s part of the value proposition.

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lud@lemm.ee
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Sure, but why not just say that instead?

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