According to AlphaMoat, as of 2026-09, the Chrome extension Select to Search has 163 users (+43% MoM), rated 5 (4 reviews) — ranked #3,488 of 9,324 AI browser extensions, and #859 of 2,418 in General AI.
Search highlighted text instantly with ChatGPT, Claude, or Google. No copy-paste, no tab switching. Select to Search is a lightweight Chrome extension that lets you highlight any text on a webpage and instantly search it using ChatGPT, Claude, or Google.
Instead of copying text, opening new tabs, or using the context menu, small floating buttons appear right next to your selection. One click and your query opens in your preferred AI or search engine.
Key features
Built for speed, simplicity, and focus. The extension stays out of your way until you need it, then disappears instantly when you are done.
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+ CompareData month: 2026-09 · User counts and ratings come from public Chrome Web Store data, aggregated monthly. See methodology.