iolo SafeSearch

A powerful privacy-focused web search experience that gives you more control. Download the extension today!
What is iolo SafeSearch?
iolo SafeSearch is a Chrome extension that puts user's online privacy first. It empowers users with a web search experience that prioritizes individual privacy, by preventing search profiling and ad-targeting. The extension also encrypts search terms for an added level of online security. It removes algorithm bias as it doesn't permit the use of search habits and data to filter search results.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.50 (2)
Version: 2.0.11 (Last updated: 2022-07-20)
Creation date: 2022-03-29
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • storage
  • history
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • *://*.onesearch.com/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 1.01M

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Control your online privacy with easy-to-use web search experience. Download the free extension today!

Iolo SafeSearch powered by OneSearch prioritizes your privacy. Search profiling and ad-targeting are things of the past as you find what you’re searching for quickly and easily. SafeSearch also encrypts your search terms for extra security. Benefits include:

Personal privacy: search for personal topics without being cookied or tracked.

No algorithm bias –Your search term habits and data are private so they can’t be used to filter search results.

User reviews

I tried this to stop being followed by the same ads everywhere I go.
by Mary Kay Melvin, 2022-04-01

I tried this to stop being followed by the same ads everywhere I go.
by Mary Kay Melvin, 2022-04-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

iolo SafeSearch 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 iolo SafeSearch if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

iolo SafeSearch has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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