Default Search Tool

Search the web using this useful tool from the address bar.
What is Default Search Tool?
'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.

Extension stats

Users: 6,000+
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2021-09-30)
Creation date: 2021-09-16
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • https://*.defaultsearchtool.com/
Size: 730.11K

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Extension summary

Search the web using the Default Search Tool from the address bar.

Get inspired and make your Google Chrome experience better by replacing your browser's search bar or recent searches toolbar with Yahoo! search results.

This extension configures your default search setting to Default Search Tool with results powered by Yahoo!.

This extension can be uninstalled at any time.

Privacy Policy: https://defaultsearchtool.com/Privacy.html EULA: https://defaultsearchtool.com/Terms.html

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 likelihood

Default Search Tool has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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