1. A method for showing search information on a screen, the method comprising: providing a user interface comprising: a first user interface component for receiving one or more elements of a search query input from a user, and a second interface component having a dual functionality, including (i) providing a preview of an integer number of search results corresponding to at least a portion of the search query input without showing contents of the search results, and (ii) receiving a user input that causes display of at least a portion of contents of the search results; receiving, via the first user interface component, one or more elements of the search query input from the user; processing, by a processor, the search query having the one or more received inputs prior to the user finalizing and submitting the search query; dynamically determining and updating, by the processor, an integer number of search results as the first user interface component continues to receive the one or more elements of the search query input from the user; dynamically providing for display to the user, via the second user interface component, only the integer number of search results corresponding to at least a portion of the processed search query input without showing on the screen any additional information relating to the search results; detecting, by the processor, activation of the second user interface component by the user; and providing for display to the user at least a portion of the search results in response to the activation of the second user interface component.