Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search for Chrome

Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search for Chrome

Set Microsoft Bing as your default homepage and default search engine

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What is Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search for Chrome?

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.

Merlin
Stats
Version: 1.0.0.25 (Last updated: 2023-11-05)
Creation date: 2021-02-16
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides search engine: Yes
Overrides home page: Yes
Permissions:
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • cookies
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • tabs
  • alarms
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
Size: 140.29K
Email: Click to see
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Merlin
Summary
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Set your homepage to Bing.com to check out the latest news, entertainment and sports each day and turn your searching into doing with Microsoft Bing.

Search the web faster with the quick search feature. It’s easy—Go to any website and highlight the text you want to look up. With just one click, you’ll see your search results on Microsoft Bing.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Users appreciate the rewards system, including free Robux
  • Some users find the search engine performance excellent
  • Users also mention that it enables donating to charities
Cons
  • The extension changes browser settings such as the homepage, which some users dislike
  • Some report issues with restoring or modifying settings
  • Several users complain about installation issues or being unable to use the extension in Google Chrome
Most mentioned
  • Changes to browser settings like homepage
  • Issues with installation or using the extension in Google Chrome
  • Rewards for using Bing, such as Robux
  • Requests for additional features like stock market display on homepage
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Safety
Risk impact

Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search for Chrome 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 Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search for Chrome if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search for Chrome is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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