ShinySearch

Personalized Homepage for your new-tab
What is ShinySearch?
ShinySearch is a unique extension for your Chrome browser that enhances the appearance and utility of your new tab. It allows you to personalize the background with attractive images and provides built-in web search functionality and links to popular websites. The extension transforms the otherwise boring space of a new tab into an engaging and attractive homepage that is visually pleasing and functionally efficient. It is simple and easy-to-use, making your web browsing experience more personalized and convenient.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.19 (31)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2013-12-17)
Creation date: 2013-12-17
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • http://www.shinysearch.com/
Size: 18.39K

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Extension summary

Personalize your new tab with beautiful backgrounds and built-in web search/links to popular websites

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Beautiful backgrounds
  • Variety of backgrounds available
  • Sleek design
  • Fast search engine
Cons
  • Difficult to get rid of
  • Not for everyone
  • Doesn't show up on Chrome for some users
Most mentioned
  • Beautiful backgrounds
  • Sleek design
  • Fast search engine
Recent reviews
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by Chandra Mahara, 2019-12-29

wonderful
by piyush bisht, 2019-08-22

Bild 3 möchte ich auf meinem Bildschirm als Profilbild haben.
by Brigitte Höch, 2018-06-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ShinySearch requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

ShinySearch is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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