Searchbar AutosizerSearchbar Autosizer

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Version 1.4.5 was released to update version compatibility with FireFox. No major features or tweaks.
Version 1.4.4 was just released and should fix the issue of not reverting back to your default search engine.
Version 1.4.3 is now out and should fix any issues SBA has been having with Organize Search Engines. Big thanks to Malte for his help!
The main idea of Autosizer is to keep the interface minimal, which is especially useful if you're on a notebook with a small display. If you're not using the searchbar the URL bar can be maximized while still being able to read a reasonable long query when searching. The search query can be removed and the search engine be resetted right after submitting in order to keep your minimal screen estate. With the new shrink to button feature you can now save even more space.

You can choose between different modes how Autosizer should size the searchbar; all can easily be customized via the integrated Assistant:
Live Demo
Size incrementally, to each letter


Enlarge Searchbar on first strike


Keep the same width all the time


All values like minimum and maximum width can be customized by simply grabbing the searchbar's edges and sizing it to the desired width. Don't worry, the Assistant will guide you through all steps and will offer special modes simply by making it look how you would like it to be.

Don't like the default theme? Don't worry, Autosizer will work on any theme (if it doesn't, see FAQ) and I don't know about any conflict with other extensions, so installing is pretty safe. If you don't like it, simply uninstalling it will return to default sizing.

If you're a little more advanced you can switch to an ordinary option dialog that features little graphics illustrating what this setting does.

Latest Version

INSTALL (1.4.5)
(Firefox 3 and above)


INSTALL (1.3.7)
(Firefox 2)


INSTALL (1.1)
(Firefox 1.5)


(Left click to install, right click to save)



Interested in helping with Autosizer?

Drop me a line on the contact page Contact. Thanks!

Other versions

Older versions can be obtained via the "Version History"
Hacked or customized versions can be obtained on the "Other Versions" page