ShinySearch

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.
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: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • http://www.shinysearch.com/
Size: 18.39K
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Summary

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

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Plenty of beautiful backgrounds to choose from
  • Sleek design
  • Fast search engine
Cons
  • Some users didn't see the point of the extension
  • Difficulty in getting rid of the extension
Most mentioned
  • Beautiful backgrounds
  • Sleek design
  • Search engine functionality
Recent reviews
This is a great extension. Not only are the backgrounds beautiful, but the search engine works great as well. I'd recommend everyone give it a chance.
by A Google user, 2014-01-10

So much better than the default search/new tab page. Love the variety of backgrounds available. And it doesn't slow down Chrome like most apps do!
by A Google user, 2014-01-02

This is a great extension. Not only are the backgrounds beautiful, but the search engine works great as well. I'd recommend everyone give it a chance.
by A Google user, 2014-01-10
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Safety
Risk impact

ShinySearch is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install ShinySearch if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

ShinySearch has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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