Searchie
Searchie is an extension tool for Google Chrome™ that easily allows you to change your default search engine by a simple click
Searchie
Extension stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on
2021-04-08
Manifest V2 Overrides new tab Overrides search engine Overrides home page
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- unlimitedStorage
- chrome://favicon/*
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- cookies
Size: 178.18K
Price: Free
Full description: See detailed description
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
User reviews
No Customization what-so-ever and invasive edits. Only extension that really changes the standard search engine though.
by Gnurro, 2015-04-19
need option to select our own custom engines... otherwise nice and simple
by 6447686C49474E686132556761584D675953427361575575, 2015-03-09
Extension safety
Risk impact
Searchie requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Searchie. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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