Google Search Widget for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 20, 2026

This utility places a search bar directly on your desktop. Enter your query to launch Google results in a new browser window.

Pros
- Initiates Google searches directly from the desktop.
- Launches results in a separate browser window.
Cons
- Displays no results within the widget interface.
- Lacks ability to configure alternative search engines.
- No integrated search history or query suggestions.

Google Search Widget for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 31, 2007

Latest update: February 20, 2026

Version: 0.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows ME
Windows NT
Windows 95

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 595

Downloads Last Week: 0

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Developer’s Description

By Thomas Mullins

Make searches on Google directly from your desktop.

Google Search Widget will allow you to search Google.com in a separate browser window. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.