Feature Request: "Search by Image" & "Custom Search Engine" for Better Convenience

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Hi Brave Team & Community,

First of all, thanks for making such a privacy-focused browser that keeps improving! I’ve been using Brave for a while, and it’s amazing, but there are two features that would make it even better:

:one: Search by Image (Like Google’s Reverse Image Search)

Problem: Right now, if I want to find the source of an image, check fake news, or identify a product,

I have to:

  • Download the image → Open Google Images → Upload it → Search
    This is time-consuming and forces me to use another search engine, compromising privacy.

Solution: If Brave adds a built-in “Search by Image” feature (powered by their own index or a privacy-friendly alternative), users could:

  • Right-click any image → “Search with Brave” → Get instant results without leaving the browser.
  • No need to rely on Google, maintaining privacy while getting quick answers.

:two: Custom Search Engine Support

Problem: Brave has great default search engines (Brave Search, DuckDuckGo, etc.), but sometimes I need to use a specific niche search engine (e.g., for academic research, local shopping, or work-related tools). Currently, I have to:

  • Manually go to that search engine’s website → Type my query → Repeat every time.

Solution: If Brave allows custom search engine shortcuts (like Firefox or Chrome),

users could:

  • Add their preferred search engine (e.g., !scholar for Google Scholar, !arch for arXiv).
  • Search directly from the address bar, saving time and clicks.

Why This Matters?

Privacy-first convenience – No need to fall back to Google for reverse image searches.

Better workflow – Custom search engines would make Brave more flexible for power users.

Competitive edge – These features would make Brave stand out while keeping it user-friendly.

Would love to hear thoughts from the team and community! Are these features on the roadmap? If not, I hope they can be considered.

Thanks for reading! :rocket: