"I tend to use different search engines for different purposes. For example, when I want better privacy, I go with DuckDuckGo, when shopping, I might use Amazon, and if I need AI, I might go with Perplexity. In other words, multiple configured search engines are necessary. For most browsers, you configure individual search engines. Some browsers even allow you to configure a search engine such that it'll be used by first typing a keyword in the address bar (such as duck for DuckDuckGo)."
"The new feature was added to the browser without much fanfare, and I believe it's something every web browser developer (or team of developers) should consider adding. Given that there are so many search engines now (some of which are all about AI, and some that totally shrug off that particular technology), it should be easy for users to select whatever search engine they want to use, without having to add a search engine, customize its keyword,"
Different search engines serve different purposes: DuckDuckGo provides privacy, Amazon facilitates shopping searches, and Perplexity offers AI-powered results. Most browsers require manually configuring individual search engines and setting keyword shortcuts to use alternatives from the address bar. Firefox's recent update allows users to simply select the desired search engine tool and run a search without adding or customizing search engines or keywords. The change reduces setup friction and streamlines switching between privacy-focused, shopping, and AI search engines. The feature was added with little fanfare and represents an approach other browser developers may consider adopting.
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