Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search for Chrome

Set Microsoft Bing as your default homepage and default search engine

Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search - Chrome Extension

Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search for Chrome is a versatile extension that sets Bing as your default homepage and search engine. It not only promises quick and efficient web search, but also offers comprehensive news, sports, and entertainment updates right on your homepage. Experience state-of-the-art web searching by highlighting text on any website for a one-click search on Bing.

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Extension stats

By: Microsoft Corporation

Users: 2,000,000+

Rating: 3.74

(84)

1 new ratings

Version: 1.0.0.27 (Last updated: 2024-07-25)

Creation date: 2021-02-16

Permissions:

cookies
declarativeNetRequest
tabs
alarms
storage
contextMenus
notifications
scripting

Host permissions:

https://*/*
http://*/*

Size: 1.39M

Email: bi*****@microsoft.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 189 ▲ 69

Other rankings

#12122 in Tools ▲ 98

#1 in bing keyword 21

#2 in chrome homepage keyword 19 ▼ 1

#2 in homepage keyword 14

#5 in microsoft keyword 14

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Provides access to AI features like ChatGPT Copilot
Offers a visually appealing interface with various news sources
Has functionality for redeeming rewards like Roblox codes

Cons

Frequent pop-ups to enable the extension
Performance issues including lag and slow loading times
Limited usability and optimization for smaller screens
Forces users to use Bing as the default search engine
Compatibility issues with Google Chrome, requiring Edge for full functionality

Most mentioned

Performance lag and optimization issues
Demand for changing the default search engine
Annoying pop-ups asking to enable the extension
Preference for using the extension primarily for AI features over search capabilities
Desire for better integration and functionality across different browsers

User reviews

Good!

Cristian Moreira, 2025-03-09

worst app at windows i recived pop up to install wallpaper app from microsoft i installed everything was good untill microsoft mdfk installed this useless extention to my 2000 edge profile 20 chrome profile and 7000 brave profile now everytime i open my brower profile i recive pop up to enable this useless extention never install any app from microsoft all are uselesssssssss bugs and poo

Anand Kumar, 2024-12-17

Yeni gelen güncellemeyle birlikte her seferinde yapay zekayla mesajlaşmak istediğimde giriş yap diyor eskiden böyle bir şey yoktu düzeltilmesini istiyorum

Eminq, 2024-10-28

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search for Chrome requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search for Chrome. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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