Change Default Search Engine

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

Extension stats

Users: 7,000+
Rating: 4.32 (57)
Version: 3.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-25)
Creation date: 2020-12-24
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • unlimitedStorage
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • https://default-search.site/
Size: 482.30K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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🔥 Are you looking for an effortless way to customize your browsing experience? With the Change Default Search Engine Chrome extension, you can easily switch your browser's standard web tool to match your preferences. Whether you prefer

  • Google,
  • Bing,
  • Yahoo,
  • or any other, this tool simplifies the process, providing a seamless experience.

🤔 Why Use Us? 1️⃣ Personalization: Tailor your experience to fit your needs. 2️⃣ Efficiency: Quickly switch between platforms without hassle. 3️⃣ Variety: Choose from a wide range of platforms including Bing and Yahoo.

⭐️ Key Features • User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design. • Quick Access: Change your default search engine in just a few clicks.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works for some users on HP desktop PCs and Microsoft Edge
  • Allows changing the search engine to some extent
Cons
  • Many users report the extension defaults to 'Skyjem' instead of Google, which they consider unreliable
  • Limited options for search engines (only 6 fixed options); users want more customization
  • Doesn't work for some users after updates, specifically not working with Google
  • Users express frustration over not having popular search engines like DuckDuckGo in the list
Most mentioned
  • Issues with 'Skyjem' as a default search engine
  • Desire for additional search engine options
  • Not working or being unreliable for many users
Recent reviews
change google to skyjem which is just google for mobile with fake links. please be careful
by Philipp D, 2024-10-14

変化しない
by Mugi Hat, 2024-10-08

This extension has gone BAD. It's "google" is actually skyjem, some virus junk with malicious links..
by Theo Docking, 2024-09-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Change Default Search Engine requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Change Default Search Engine has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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