How to Add a Search Bar in Blogger (2025 Full Guide)

How to Add a Search Bar in Blogger (2025 Full Guide) 

Want visitors to find your blog content easily? Learn how to add a responsive search bar to your Blogger website — no coding needed! 2025 updated methods.

Why Add a Search Bar to Your Blogger Blog?

Adding a search bar improves:

User experience — makes it easy to find posts
Site navigation — especially if you publish a lot of content
Bounce rate — helps users stay longer on your site
SEO — Google sees improved engagement and structure

Two Ways to Add a Search Bar in Blogger

You can either use:

• Built-in Blogger Search Box Widget
• A custom Google search bar with more control

Method 1: Use Blogger’s Built-In Search Box Widget (Easy Way)

Steps:

1. Go to Blogger → Layout
2. Click on “Add a Gadget” where you want the search bar (usually sidebar or header)
3. Choose “Search Box” from the list
4. Save and drag it to the desired position
5. Click Save Arrangement

That’s it! You now have a working search bar that scans your blog’s content.

Method 2: Add a Custom Google Search Bar (Advanced but Powerful)

This method allows better design, control, and accuracy.

Step 1: Create a Custom Search Engine

1. Go to https://programmablesearchengine.google.com
2. Click “Get Started”
3. Enter your blog URL (e.g., www.androidpols.com.ng)
4. Customize options
5. Click Create

You’ll receive an HTML embed code.

Step 2: Add the Code to Your Blog

1. Go to Blogger → Layout
2. Click Add a Gadget → HTML/JavaScript
3. Paste your generated Google Search code
4. Save and position it where needed

Now your blog has a Google-powered search experience.

Optional: Customize Search Bar with CSS

You can style your search bar to match your blog theme. Add this in Theme → Edit HTML (before </head>):

<style>
input.gsc-input {
  padding: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  font-size: 14px;
  width: 80%;
}
button.gsc-search-button {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: #007bff;
  color: white;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
</style>

Where to Place the Search Bar for Best UX?

Location	Reason
🔼Sidebar	Most common and user-friendly
📄 Top Bar	Easy access from any page
📱 Mobile Menu	In header or floating position

SEO Benefits of Having a Search Bar

• Google may crawl your internal search links
• Increases user interaction time
• Helps reduce bounce rate
• Improves site structure and UX

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake	Solution
❌ Placing search at bottom	✅ Keep it above the fold
❌ No search results styling	✅ Use CSS to format results properly
❌ Using external site search	✅ Always use site-specific search

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Suleiman Inuwa

https://www.androidpols.com.ng/

I am a professional website developer and also an SEO expert.