Moving/Removing Search Box

Allows the search box to be moved to another location on any toolbar or removed entirely.

Compatibility

Works with: Firefox 3.6+

Background

By default the search box is located just to right of the address bar on the navigation toolbar.

The Tweak

Moving or even removing the Search Box is simple. This tweak requires no changes to about:config or userContent.css.

Move Search Box to another location

Right-Click on an empty area on any toolbar and select Customize… from the context menu. Using the mouse, grab hold of the Search Box then drag and drop to the desired location

Removing Search Box

Right-Click on an empty area on any toolbar and select Customize… from the context menu. Using the mouse, grab hold of the Search Box then drag and drop into the Customize Toolbar window. Note: To replace the search box, locate the search box (may be at the bottom) in the Customize Toolbar window then drag and drop to the desired location.

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Updated: November 15, 2025

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