Microsoft Bing Search for Chrome

Set Microsoft Bing as your default search provider
What is Microsoft Bing Search for Chrome?
"Microsoft Bing Search for Chrome" is an extension integrating Bing search directly into your Chrome browser for quick, precise search results. It offers instant answers, daily images, news, customizable preferences, and rewards through Microsoft Rewards. It enhances your search experience by providing a convenient and rich search tool with additional features like quick search for site-specific queries.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000,000+
Version: 1.0.0.19 (Last updated: 2024-08-02)
Creation date: 2023-12-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • contextMenus
  • cookies
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • notifications
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
Size: 1.37M

Ranking

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Extension summary

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Microsoft Bing Search for Chrome is a browser extension that lets you access the power of Bing from your Chrome browser. With Bing Search, you can: • Search the web with fast and accurate results • Get instant answers to your questions from Bing’s rich knowledge graph • Discover new and trending topics with Bing’s daily homepage images and news stories • Customize your search setting and preferences • Earn rewards for your searches with Microsoft Rewards • Search on any website with the quick search feature

Microsoft Bing Search for Chrome is the ultimate search tool for Chrome users. Try it today and see the difference!

*This description was generated by the new Bing, your AI-powered copilot for the web.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Some users appreciate the attempt to provide an alternative to Google search.
  • A few users find potential in Bing's AI features.
Cons
  • Many users are frustrated by the automatic installation of the extension without consent.
  • Numerous complaints about the search quality, especially when compared to Google.
  • Users report issues with the functionality of the AI features, including verification prompts.
Most mentioned
  • Automatic installation without permission.
  • Lack of clarity and quality in search results compared to Google.
  • Inconvenient or poor performance of the AI features.
Recent reviews
by Parham Rad, 2024-10-11

by Hellen Oliveira, 2024-10-06

Automatically installing. Never seen anything like it. Why is Google allowing Microsoft to do this?
by Todd Schmidt, 2024-08-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Microsoft Bing Search for Chrome requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Microsoft Bing Search for Chrome is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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