Default Search Tool

Search the web using this useful tool from the address bar.

Default Search Tool - Optimize Your Chrome Browser

'Default Search Tool' is a unique Chrome extension that redefines your default search settings. Instead of relying on your browser's built-in search bar, it empowers you with Yahoo's search engine, thereby broadening your search potential. Its easy installation and uninstallation procedure make it a user-friendly tool for better web navigation. It values your privacy and offers reliable terms of usage.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2 Overrides search engine
Users: 5,000+
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2021-09-30)
Creation date: 2021-09-16
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • https://*.defaultsearchtool.com/
Size: 730.11K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

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

User reviews

Works great
by Cristian Araya, 2021-10-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Default Search Tool requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Default Search Tool. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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