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Raise money for charity every time you search.
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By harnessing your searches, you can plant trees, remove plastic from the ocean, send emergency aid, provide healthcare, and much more!
This extension sets your search engine to Search for a Cause so you can have a positive impact every time you search. Like other search engines, we make money from ads, but rather than take all the ad money as profit, we use that money to support amazing nonprofits.
People like you have raised over 1.5 million dollars for charity just by surfing the web. Join them by adding the extension now.
Learn more at https://search.gladly.io/help/
Your Privacy Matters
Search for a Cause is committed to protecting your privacy and using your data responsibly. We save information relevant to your profile on Search for a Cause (such as number of searches made), but we do not store your search queries. The search results and ads are provided by our search partner, which may collect anonymized data to show relevant ads and improve the search experience.
For more info, check out our privacy policy at:
https://search.gladly.io/privacy/
Search for a Cause is built with love by Gladly (makers of Tab for a Cause). We believe it should be easy and free to have a positive impact on the world and hope you’ll start making a difference today.
Latest reviews
- (2025-05-05) Mimi: works perfectly
- (2024-08-23) Damian Mercado: Anyone complaining about the results and being stuck with yahoo search is just not... Tech literate. I mainly use it to look for websites (Amazon, Google Maps, etc. instead of visiting them directly from the address bar) that I use commonly on a day to day. Sure, it works for regular (not images, videos, news...) searches like Google, and it gets you what you're looking for maybe 70% of the time. If you really can't find it, just type "google" and search from your website, don't be lazy. Anyway, it's a very simple way to give something back for literally doing what you have otherwise done anyway. I doubt it was meant to replace Google (be realistic). I've been using "for a Cause" extensions for several years now. Quite happy with them. 4/5 because the search capabilities could definitely be a lot better when regards to images, news, and videos... Although, (again) nothing that typing and searching for "google" can't fix.
- (2024-08-13) AshralienKnights: I like the concept but my extension is not recognized
- (2024-08-11) Annie Plauche: I'm really happy i can do something useful from my house but... the yahoo search engine is just horrible
- (2023-11-20) Ethan Tribe: If only this was build with the google search engine. It can only use yahoo search which is a downgrade from google. I've tried sticking with it but yahoo just does not find what I'm looking for, order of results is all messed up and not in popularity ranking, searching for images is just less convenient and gives worse results than google. More of a complaint about yahoo, but I guess Gladly weren't able to integrate the extension with google.
- (2023-10-18) CSB: This extension is predatory, do not install it. First, it does not tell that it exclusively works with Yahoo search. If you want Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, or anything else, you're bum out of luck because once you install this addon your search bar is unchangeably set to Yahoo search through Search for a Cause. And yes, you heard me right - you cannot change it back! Not only have I made doubly sure the settings direct the search tab to google, but I have uninstalled and restarted both the browser and my computer... twice! I'm still stuck with garbage Yahoo search! But that's not the end of it, either!! Okay so maybe Yahoo isn't as good as Google, but it's still serviceable, right? Wrong. You are stuck with the default search settings. Want to search for a video? You will be unable to sort by length, date published, or anything like that. Want to search for an image? Not only do you not have reverse image search, you can't sort by size or anything else, either. I am currently HARDSTUCK with a neutered version of the worst search engine, and I have uninstalled this stupid addon and reset everything. This is plainly predatory, dishonest behavior from Gladly. I have been using Tab for a Cause for something like 4 years now, with like over 80,000 points donated before they changed the way it worked. After seeing the philosophy of the company behind this, I'm uninstalling. If you want to donate to charity, your time would literally be better-spent mechnical turking for an hour for sub-minimum-wage pay to just donate that to whatever charity you wanted. Do not give these people the time of day, they are crooks and scheisters who take most of the money generate through ads to pay themselves in the first place. Shame on them for preying on people who only want to help.
- (2023-10-18) CSB: This extension is predatory, do not install it. First, it does not tell that it exclusively works with Yahoo search. If you want Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, or anything else, you're bum out of luck because once you install this addon your search bar is unchangeably set to Yahoo search through Search for a Cause. And yes, you heard me right - you cannot change it back! Not only have I made doubly sure the settings direct the search tab to google, but I have uninstalled and restarted both the browser and my computer... twice! I'm still stuck with garbage Yahoo search! But that's not the end of it, either!! Okay so maybe Yahoo isn't as good as Google, but it's still serviceable, right? Wrong. You are stuck with the default search settings. Want to search for a video? You will be unable to sort by length, date published, or anything like that. Want to search for an image? Not only do you not have reverse image search, you can't sort by size or anything else, either. I am currently HARDSTUCK with a neutered version of the worst search engine, and I have uninstalled this stupid addon and reset everything. This is plainly predatory, dishonest behavior from Gladly. I have been using Tab for a Cause for something like 4 years now, with like over 80,000 points donated before they changed the way it worked. After seeing the philosophy of the company behind this, I'm uninstalling. If you want to donate to charity, your time would literally be better-spent mechnical turking for an hour for sub-minimum-wage pay to just donate that to whatever charity you wanted. Do not give these people the time of day, they are crooks and scheisters who take most of the money generate through ads to pay themselves in the first place. Shame on them for preying on people who only want to help.
- (2023-08-25) Rhys Jones: Love the concept, but two things significantly impact its usefulness to me: the lack of dark mode, and inability to expand images. I really don't want to visit a website and scroll through if searching for an image every time I want to view one in better detail. I'll revisit this down the road to see if it's been developed further, but right now it's too raw to adopt for daily usage.
- (2023-08-25) Rhys Jones: Love the concept, but two things significantly impact its usefulness to me: the lack of dark mode, and inability to expand images. I really don't want to visit a website and scroll through if searching for an image every time I want to view one in better detail. I'll revisit this down the road to see if it's been developed further, but right now it's too raw to adopt for daily usage.
- (2023-06-08) Eric Nohr: Combine this with Shop for A Cause and Tab for A Cause
- (2023-06-08) Eric Nohr: Combine this with Shop for A Cause and Tab for A Cause
- (2023-05-18) halconillustrates: I had tab for a cause installed for a long time now and the only thing that's keeping me from having this one enabled is a dark mode. I love the idea but until we get a dark mode, I'll be on the sidelines for now. I don't mind Bing search but I think a lot of people already mentioned that there are other features that Google normally offers which lack here. My only actual dealbreaker currently is dark mode, hoping it will be implemented soon!
- (2023-05-18) halconillustrates: I had tab for a cause installed for a long time now and the only thing that's keeping me from having this one enabled is a dark mode. I love the idea but until we get a dark mode, I'll be on the sidelines for now. I don't mind Bing search but I think a lot of people already mentioned that there are other features that Google normally offers which lack here. My only actual dealbreaker currently is dark mode, hoping it will be implemented soon!
- (2023-04-08) Gregory Cudmore: On my device it says that search for a cause is inactive, but I can't find a way to activate it. When I click "Activate Extension" it just brings me to the webstore, and there is nothing there. Is it because I am using a chromebook?
- (2023-04-08) Gregory Cudmore: On my device it says that search for a cause is inactive, but I can't find a way to activate it. When I click "Activate Extension" it just brings me to the webstore, and there is nothing there. Is it because I am using a chromebook?
- (2023-03-06) Rachel Stark: Seems to do what it claims to do. A HUGE tip to the devs though, since you are partnered with Yahoo/Bing you.need.to.specify.this in the description of the app. I am sure that it was a bit of an oversite BUT, not doing so lowers your trustworthiness and negatively effects your relationship with your users (as you can see from many comments that users are upset not having the option to use Google because Yahoo/Bing search results are of lower quality than Google). It is always best practice to be up front about such information to maintain high levels of customer/user trust.
- (2023-03-06) Rachel Stark: Seems to do what it claims to do. A HUGE tip to the devs though, since you are partnered with Yahoo/Bing you.need.to.specify.this in the description of the app. I am sure that it was a bit of an oversite BUT, not doing so lowers your trustworthiness and negatively effects your relationship with your users (as you can see from many comments that users are upset not having the option to use Google because Yahoo/Bing search results are of lower quality than Google). It is always best practice to be up front about such information to maintain high levels of customer/user trust.
- (2023-03-01) Becky Alice Min: Great idea but I don't like the lack of customization options or the fact that it uses yahoo search engine, I had become so used to using the google search engine, I wish it let you choose. Uninstalling until more options are available.
- (2023-03-01) Becky Alice Min: Great idea but I don't like the lack of customization options or the fact that it uses yahoo search engine, I had become so used to using the google search engine, I wish it let you choose. Uninstalling until more options are available.
- (2023-01-30) Petter Henriksson: I like the idea behind this, but why can't I adjust the Yahoo Search options? It enforced a different language on me even though I want it set to English.
- (2023-01-30) Petter Henriksson: I like the idea behind this, but why can't I adjust the Yahoo Search options? It enforced a different language on me even though I want it set to English.
- (2023-01-04) LoLo: I love the idea behind it, but I'm not loving the poor search results and the hideous UI. Also a dark theme is always essential for the eyes.
- (2023-01-04) LoLo: I love the idea behind it, but I'm not loving the poor search results and the hideous UI. Also a dark theme is always essential for the eyes.
- (2022-12-30) Chew Wei Quek: I really wonder why customization is not possible even though it is obviously Yahoo backed, "Safe Search" option cant be configured. The first page results sometimes dont even contain the famous repository/information page like Wikipedia, Microsoft help page etc. You CAN do that, but you need to display some alternatives that are equivalently accessible/credible. How do these help contribute to charity?
- (2022-12-30) Chew Wei Quek: I really wonder why customization is not possible even though it is obviously Yahoo backed, "Safe Search" option cant be configured. The first page results sometimes dont even contain the famous repository/information page like Wikipedia, Microsoft help page etc. You CAN do that, but you need to display some alternatives that are equivalently accessible/credible. How do these help contribute to charity?
- (2022-12-16) Matrix Remix: very great, love helping.. <33
- (2022-12-16) Matrix Remix: very great, love helping.. <33
- (2022-11-25) Workbench: I would've rated it higher otherwise, but for some reason, my search result are always in Spanish. Other than that, it's a 5-star.
- (2022-11-25) Workbench: I would've rated it higher otherwise, but for some reason, my search result are always in Spanish. Other than that, it's a 5-star.
- (2022-10-27) Allan Tan: If it is google search, i'll install this extension back.
- (2022-10-27) Allan Tan: If it is google search, i'll install this extension back.
- (2022-10-23) maegan searcy: Hi, i got this on my chrome book but it is not working could someone help me lease i really want to help with animals. Thank you
- (2022-10-23) maegan searcy: Hi, i got this on my chrome book but it is not working could someone help me lease i really want to help with animals. Thank you
- (2022-10-12) Ari: i like the idea and as someone who uses google chrome for everything, i wouldn't even be upset about yahoo/bing being used if the search engine had a dark mode.
- (2022-10-12) Ari: i like the idea and as someone who uses google chrome for everything, i wouldn't even be upset about yahoo/bing being used if the search engine had a dark mode.
- (2022-10-07) Kaycee Snow: Really really needs a dark mode. Please
- (2022-10-07) Kaycee Snow: Really really needs a dark mode. Please
- (2022-10-03) Noah P Vargas O: Uninstalled. Tab icon is Yahoo and it says "Powered by Bing" in the footer... Do I need to say more?
- (2022-10-03) Noah P Vargas O: Uninstalled. Tab icon is Yahoo and it says "Powered by Bing" in the footer... Do I need to say more?
- (2022-09-24) Alex K: me gusta mucho, es simple de usar y una de las mejores maneras de dirigir el dinero de las publicidades, me da mucha felicidad
- (2022-09-21) -Ktsp-: WHY can't I use Google. Yahoo won't work with me, and I can't find the Search for a Cause homepage. There may not be one. Worst extension ever.
- (2022-09-21) -Ktsp-: WHY can't I use Google. Yahoo won't work with me, and I can't find the Search for a Cause homepage. There may not be one. Worst extension ever.
- (2022-09-21) Nicole 'River' Rivera: Don't give up on it if it looks like it's not working. It takes a bit for it to work, but it'll apply automatically after a few minutes/searches. Only issue: it's Yahoo as a default... how do I change this?? I want Google, please.
- (2022-09-21) Nicole 'River' Rivera: Don't give up on it if it looks like it's not working. It takes a bit for it to work, but it'll apply automatically after a few minutes/searches. Only issue: it's Yahoo as a default... how do I change this?? I want Google, please.
- (2022-09-20) Benjamin Rushton: One question: How do I set it to Google?
- (2022-09-20) Benjamin Rushton: One question: How do I set it to Google?
- (2022-09-14) Kevin Jennison: A spectacularly easy way to do good! Search for a Cause posts all its financials online so you know the money raised is going to excellent causes.
- (2022-09-14) Kevin Jennison: A spectacularly easy way to do good! Search for a Cause posts all its financials online so you know the money raised is going to excellent causes.
- (2022-09-14) Tyler Malek: It didn't work for me. Waste of time. Edit: When I removed extension it worked. It's yahoo, though, so got rid of it.
- (2022-09-14) Tyler Malek: It didn't work for me. Waste of time. Edit: When I removed extension it worked. It's yahoo, though, so got rid of it.