Don't add custom search engines

Prevent Google Chrome from auto-adding custom search engines

What is Don't add custom search engines?

'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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By: Greg Sadetsky

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Users: 20,000+

Rating: 3.55 (84)

Version: 0.0.6 (Last updated: 2019-07-22)

Creation date: 2019-07-22

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

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

Size: 7.70K

Email: gs*****@gregsadetsky.com

URLs: Privacy policy

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 6259 ▼ 61

Other rankings

#22919 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 14 #24 in engine keyword 33 ▼ 1 #225 in search keyword 40 ▼ 16

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Summary

Analyze keywords

Stop websites from adding custom search engines with this simple extension.

This extension does not connect to any third-party servers.

Its source code is available here: https://github.com/gregsadetsky/chrome-dont-add-custom-search-engines

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Updated July 22nd, 2019

support for more sites (including DuckDuckGo)
bug fixes

Updated June 16th, 2018

support for more sites
bug fixes

User reviews

User reviews summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Blocks unwanted search engines from being added to Chrome
Efficient management of search engines
Saves time and frustration for users

Cons

Some users report that it doesn't work at all
Reported instances of malware being added to the extension

Most mentioned

Blocks unwanted search engines from being added to Chrome
Some users report that it doesn't work at all
Instances of malware being added to the extension

Recent 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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Safety

Risk impact

Don't add custom search engines may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.