Available versions:

Firefox Internet Explorer Google Chrome Safari

The Hacker News Search Sidebar is an app for your browser that helps you find the information you're looking for faster. An unobtrusive panel is shown on the right of your favorite search engines, filled with news, products and messages from sites that you love.

Install the Hacker News Search Sidebar now:

  • Get personalized content by your side whenever you search on a leading search engine.
  • Search across your professional and social networks:
    Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & Gmail
  • Add and enjoy content from any of your other favorite sites by telling Google what you always want to see.
  • It's easy to install, easy to use and easy to customize!
Try it now, it's free!

License / How to uninstall

Over 1 million users have already downloaded the search sidebar,
and it's officially recommended for Firefox and promoted by Google and Microsoft.

"This is one of the really new additions to the browser in a long time!"


Happy Users

"For both personal and professional purposes, this add-on has seriously enhanced the ease with which I can get to the data I'm looking for, and more."

"Love the whole combination of most popular social media platforms being searched in at a click of the button..."