EAB Search Manager

EAB Search Manager

This extension lets you easily switch between search providers.

What is EAB Search Manager?
The 'EAB Search Manager' is a Chrome extension designed for efficacious management and seamless switching between preferred search engines such as © Yahoo, Omnibox.bar, © Bing, and © Google. The extension modifies default search settings to provide its features and includes easy-to-navigate icon on the browser for immediate access. User consent is paramount, as it seeks permissions for 'contextMenus', 'storage', and access to certain websites for optimal functionality. Aided with a simple uninstallation process, this extension prioritizes user convenience and improved browsing experience.
Merlin
Stats
By: EAB
Users: 200,000+
Rating: 4.04 (25)
Version: 2.7.10 (Last updated: 2023-01-10)
Creation date: 2020-06-22
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://q.eadblock.com/
Size: 14.20K
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Summary

This extension allows you to manage your favorite search engines all in one place: switch easily between © Yahoo, Omnibox.bar, © Bing and © Google directly from the extension icon on the top right side of your browser. © Yahoo is the default search provider set by this extension. Please note that this extension isn't an official plugin for these search engines and doesn't own any of these brands.

How does this extension work?

  1. In order to provide the extension feature, your default search settings will be modified
  2. Choose your desired search engine by right clicking on the extension icon
  3. Search for any content you want from your address bar

How do I uninstall this extension?

  1. Click on the Chrome Menu icon to open the menu
  2. Click on Settings
  3. On the left window panel click on Extensions
  4. Choose the extension from the list
  5. Click on "Remove", near "Details"
  6. On the pop-up window click on the Remove button
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User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use
  • Quick and efficient
  • Can change settings in just a few clicks
  • Helpful when built-in Chrome search doesn't work correctly
Cons
  • Doesn't block ads
  • Forces you to use Yahoo search engine
  • Tracks your activities on Yahoo
  • Not always working
  • Misleading ad
Most mentioned
  • This extension changes your search engine to Yahoo
  • This extension is incorrectly advertised as an ad blocker
  • Easy to use
Recent reviews
Recently, the built-in search in Chrome began to work incorrectly (when searching from the context menu, it opens the results in the same tab and not in a new one as before). so this app is very helpful
by mr fox mr fox, 2023-02-08

does not let you change anything. It only force you to use yahoo search.
by Sergio Lanzone Sergio Lanzone, 2022-05-20

Awesome app!!!
by SH Rahman SH Rahman, 2020-09-24
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Safety
Risk impact

EAB Search Manager is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

EAB Search Manager has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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