HowStuffWorks Search

Search from the address bar with Yahoo. "How to" searches go straight to HowStuffWorks explainers and guides.

HowStuffWorks Search turns your browser's address bar into a faster way to learn how to do things. When you type a search that includes "how to" - like "how to fix a leaky faucet," "how to make paper airplanes" or "learn how to code" - you go straight to HowStuffWorks search results: clear, trusted explainers and step-by-step guides from the HowStuffWorks library, without wading through ads and listicles to find a good answer. Every other search goes to Yahoo, so everything you already use search for: news, weather, shopping, directions, works just like you expect. WHAT THIS EXTENSION DOES - Sets your browser's default search to HowStuffWorks Search, powered by Yahoo - Sends address-bar searches containing "how to" to HowStuffWorks search results - Sends all other address-bar searches to Yahoo search results - Shows Yahoo search suggestions as you type WHY INSTALL IT - Get to how-to answers in one step, right from the address bar - Explore HowStuffWorks' library of articles on science, tech, home, health, auto, money and more - Keep using Yahoo for everything else — no new habits to learn - Lightweight: no pop-ups, no toolbars, nothing added to the pages you visit PRIVACY This extension doesn't collect, store or sell your personal data or browsing history. It only routes the searches you type in the address bar. CHANGING YOUR MIND You can switch back to your previous search engine anytime in Chrome Settings → Search engine, or remove the extension from chrome://extensions.