Searchie

Searchie

Searchie is an extension tool for Google Chrome™ that easily allows you to change your default search engine by a simple click

Searchie
Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-04-08
Users: 195
Rating: 3.56 (9)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2015-01-04)
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Overrides search engine: Yes
Overrides home page: Yes
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • unlimitedStorage
  • chrome://favicon/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • cookies
Size: 178.18K
Price: Free
URLs: Website
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Summary

Experience the freedom to choose your favourite search engine.

Searchie is a FREE and easy-to-use Google Chrome™ extension that allows you to easily change your browser settings, and enjoy a convenient search experience that is customized to you, powered by Searchie, or any of your favourite search engine.

So how does it work? Your personalized search experience is only two steps away:

  1. Install Searchie from the Chrome™ Web Store.
  2. Choose your preferred search engine from Searchie's list and it will now support your startup page, home page, new tab, and default search engine.

EULA: http://www.searchie.net/eula.html

Privacy Policy: http://www.searchie.net/privacypolicy.html

Uninstall: http://searchie.net/uninstall.html

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
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Safety
Risk impact

Searchie is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Searchie if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Searchie may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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