Don't add custom search engines

Prevent Google Chrome from auto-adding custom search engines

Don't Add Custom Search Engines - Chrome Extension

'Don't add custom search engines' is a Chrome extension that aids in preventing the automatic addition of custom search engines by various websites. It leaves you in control, avoiding the autopilot addition of these search engines. This extension does not connect to any third-party servers, ensuring your browsing history remains private. The source code can be accessed on GitHub. Continuous updates address more websites and fix bugs.

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Extension stats

By: Greg Sadetsky

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 3.53

(83)

Version: 0.0.7 (Last updated: 2025-01-03)

Creation date: 2019-07-22

Size: 8.35K

Email: *****@gregsadetsky.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 5,476 ▲ 72

Other rankings

#22307 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 594 #14 in engine keyword 16 ▲ 1 #164 in search keyword 51 ▼ 21

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Efficient management of search engines boosts productivity.
Works as advertised for some users.
Helped users avoid unwanted search engine additions.
Useful keyword feature for quick searches.
Saves time by preventing search list pollution.

Cons

Does not work consistently or at all for many users.
Extension is seen as unnecessary with similar built-in features in Chrome.
Some users experienced Google hijacking their default search engine.
The extension hasn't worked for a while for some users.
Many users are frustrated with the increased number of search engines.

Most mentioned

Doesn't work at all.
Helped manage search engines.
Google hijacking default search engine.
Efficient and productive.
Similar features now available in Chrome.

User reviews

có thấy tác dụng gì đâu, ai có cách nào khác ko

Phuc Vu, 2024-03-26

nó vẫn thêm binh thuong

Phương Thu, 2024-02-29

it does not work at all its a scam

Maia Mitchell (Chijsjcs), 2024-01-30

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Don't add custom search engines requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Don't add custom search engines. Use it at your own risk.

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High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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