Change Default Search Engine

Easily set your browser's default search engine to Bing, Yahoo, or others with the Change Default Search Engine extension.

Change Default Search Engine - Customize Your Browsing

"Change Default Search Engine" is a user-friendly Chrome extension that allows you to effortlessly switch your default search engine to Bing, Yahoo, or other platforms, providing a personalized browsing experience tailored to your preferences. Enjoy quick access and seamless integration to enhance your online experience.

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Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2025-02-19

By: https://default-search.site

Users: 7,000+

Rating: 4.32

(57)

Version: 3.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-25)

Creation date: 2020-12-24

Permissions:

unlimitedStorage
storage
declarativeNetRequest

Host permissions:

https://default-search.site/

Size: 482.30K

Email: je*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Easy to use for changing default search engine
Works well on different browsers
Can override settings of other extensions

Cons

Changes default search engine to 'Skyjem', which is seen as malicious or problematic
Limited selection of search engines to choose from
Does not support popular options like DuckDuckGo
Many users report that it doesn't work at all after updates

Most mentioned

Issues with 'Skyjem' search engine
Desire for additional search engine options like DuckDuckGo
Functionality problems and bugs
Limited fixed search engine options

User reviews

change google to skyjem which is just google for mobile with fake links. please be careful

Philipp D, 2024-10-14

変化しない

Mugi Hat, 2024-10-08

This extension has gone BAD. It's "google" is actually skyjem, some virus junk with malicious links..

Theo Docking, 2024-09-19

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Change Default Search Engine requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Can change search providers, which could redirect searches to malicious sites, posing moderate risk.
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