UNIX Search

UNIX Search search engine

UNIX Search: Change your Default Search Engine

'UNIX Search' is a convenient Chrome extension that transforms your default search engine. It enhances your web search experience by providing optimized search results following the principles of UNIX systems.

Extension stats

Manifest V3 Overrides search engine
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 1.00
(71)
Version: 1.3.0 (Last updated: 2023-02-11)
Creation date: 2023-02-11
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • https://unixsearch.com/*
Size: 15.27K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros
    Cons
    • Unable to remove
    • Hijacks browser
    • Installs random apps
    • Causes computer issues
    Most mentioned
    • Unable to remove
    • Hijacks browser
    • Installs random apps
    • Virus
    User reviews
    this is adware GOOGLE DELETE IT I CANT EVEN USE A BROWSER ON MY COMPUTER THE IS CHROMEIUM BACED
    by Ray Shipler, 2024-03-31

    by Noah Hopkins, 2024-01-18

    by zoi kov, 2024-01-15
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    UNIX Search requires very minimum permissions.

    Risk impact analysis details
    • High Can change search providers, which could redirect searches to malicious sites, posing moderate risk.
    • Low ******* ****** ** *** ********* ******** **************
    Risk likelihood

    UNIX Search is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

    Risk likelihood analysis details
    • Critical This extension was removed from the store due to malware
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