WebFerret for Windows

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Developer’s Description

By CBS Interactive

Query multiple search engines from your desktop at the same time.

WebFerret provides a handy and efficient way to find information on the Web. It's fast, easy to use, and free. Enter your search words and choose from four options: all keywords, any keyword, exact phrase, or Boolean expression. WebFerret will use your Internet connection to query popular search engines and will return an unlimited number of hits. You can validate selected results, save your search history, and filter out pornography and foul language. Advanced features let you set the closeness of the match, and remove duplicates. The results are returned as a sortable list. Just double-click on a link to bring up your browser and launch the page. WebFerret is powered by Search.com.

WebFerret for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 26, 2007

Latest update: June 11, 2020

Version: 6

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 9,740,808

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

4.2/5

123 User Votes

I liked it in the past on the old windows programs
confederate7kidJanuary 21, 2015
Pros
I don't remember of anything bad - if it works on windows 7 i will be back
Cons
I don't remember of anything bad - if it works on windows 7 i will be back
Summary
I don't know if it will work on windows 7<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Dec 23, 2015<p/>It did not do what it use to do - maybe it does not work with laptops, but it's not for me.
Only provides results from Bing no other search engines
SkipDrive1October 31, 2013
Pros
USED to be a fantastic program giving results from multiple search engines.
Cons
Will only provide results from the Bing search engine all other search engines blocked!
Summary
Nothing beat it
unclebj13August 12, 2012
Pros
I been using it since it very first release now I running it with Win 7 no problems, no patches, no updates, no fixes, Microsoft should be as good as these guys
Cons
NONE what can you say about some that works very well
Summary
The best I used for a long time and I've been programming since the Decadic Dialling System here in Australia, which most of you kiddies wouldn't know about dialling a a plexi-glass disk
Quick and accurate in interpreting search terms
Suite43July 30, 2012
Pros
Best feature for me is the records are all on 1 line. Enables me to be selective in opening links that are from authoritative sources such as .gov, .edu and bypassing ads. Google can't do this as well and Blekka doesn't get to the sites required.
Cons
None in the context of my search requirements.
Summary
<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Jul 30, 2012<p/>User friendly screen presentation enabling good assessment of search results and therefore input of search terms.
This is one of the better search programs I have used
candacelMay 8, 2012
Pros
I used WebFerret years ago because it was fast. WebFerret found many more sites that many or the other search engines. I stopped using the program when you started charging for it but now I will use it all the time since it was one of my favorite.
Cons
When creating a search need to be more precise as to exactly what you are looking for otherwise you can receive tons of sites you don't need although they may create interest to review at a later date.
Summary
I love this search engine, please don't start charging for it again. Please let us know when new and improve programs are ready to use.
Cracking programme if you are searching for things
moonraker506January 20, 2012
Pros
Searches the whole net, all the search engines in one place
Cons
If you want to find some obscure programme, Webferret is the place to be...its a must have for programme searches with many reviews, so you know what you are getting, some are free to download and use indefinately, some are shareware, i would recommend web ferret to anyone
Summary
Great Even In Win7 Too
taterz1953January 1, 2012
Pros
Love this program. Been Using It For Years. Simple to use and I can find most ANYTHING easily.
Cons
NONE I HAVE NOTICED.
Summary
If installing in Win7, you may, at first, have no menu display. Here's the fix: Open REGEDIT and navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\FerretSoft\NetFerret\CurrentVersion\Web\ Scroll down on right side (Name Column) to VisibleMenuBar and change the Data value to 1.
free easy search engine.
rdrydr2December 15, 2011
Pros
with more detail it finds more hits on what you are searching for. Not had any problems with it loading, finding what I am looking for. I prefer webferret over all the other search programs offered on the net.
Cons
none that I have found while using it.
Summary
Works, but could be much better.
wolstechOctober 2, 2011
Pros
Searches a lot of engines, finds stuff that didn't make it into the first few pages of Google results. Newest version is adware-free.
Cons
Doesn't integrate well with modern browsers like Firefox and Chrome. Ignores the default browser setting when launching browser. Doesn't search "big-name" engines like Google. Lots of irrelevant and adult content, even for searches like "Wikipedia."
Summary
WebFerret does what it says on the label, but needs a major update for modern times, as well as a content filter. It ignores your system browser setting when you open the results. In my testing, AOL kept launching, even though Chrome is the default browser. In addition, major search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing, aren't even checked, and some of the engines it does use return dubious results. On occasion, innocuous topics such as the name of a movie or a historical event (I tried "James Cameron's Avatar" and "World War II") tended to return link farms and adult content. On the upside, it uninstalls cleanly. Bottom line: Pass on WebFerret. Back in the days when the internet was small and Google wasn't big, it could've been useful. Now though, Google, Yahoo, and Bing are a better bet for research.
Great Search Tool
lanky204May 13, 2011
Pros
Great for multiple search engines at one - list many more hits that traditional search engines - just cruise the list hold your cursor over the item and the info is there.
Cons
works with internet explorer and not chrome.
Summary
used this program years ago and loved it - back to it a gain.