Google UK (google.co.uk) Search

Add google.co.uk to your search engines (including search suggestions from google.co.uk). Not an official Google add-on!

This Chrome extension lets you add Google UK (google.co.uk) as a search engine to your browser. It replicates the functionality of the classic Google UK search plugin, including live search suggestions from the UK domain. After installation, you can choose to set Google UK as your default search engine with simple steps provided in the extension's instructions. Note that this is an independent project and not an official Google add-on.

The extension uses up-to-date search results and suggestion URLs from google.co.uk, ensuring accurate and localized search experiences within your browser. It's ideal for users looking for UK-specific search results without changing browser settings manually.

Manifest V2 Overrides search engine
By:
jscher2000
Daily users:
1,562+ -31
Rating:
5.00
(11)
Version:
0.2 Last updated: 2020-01-31
Version code:
4952405
Creation date:
2020-01-30
Risk:
Low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size:
13.50K
Email:
js*****@outlook.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description ⏷
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Adds Google.co.uk as a search engine option
  • Solves issue with getting UK specific search results
  • Simple and effective
  • Easy one-click addition to Firefox
  • No need to manually configure the search engine URL
Cons
  • Cannot edit or delete anything added in the settings interface
  • Requires an add-on for functionality that some users feel should be built-in
  • Necessitates a click on 'Tools>UK only' for UK specific results
Recent reviews
by Duncs, 2024-02-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google UK (google.co.uk) Search requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Can change search providers, which could redirect searches to malicious sites, posing moderate risk.
Risk likelihood

Google UK (google.co.uk) Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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