Switches the default search to enhance productivity.
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on
2025-04-14
- Users:
- 100,000+
- Rating:
- 3.75 (16)
- Version:
- 1.4.1.10247 (Last updated: 2024-06-22)
- Creation date:
- 2022-11-23
- Permissions:
- contextMenus
- tabs
- storage
- cookies
- webRequest
- notifications
- scripting
- alarms
- idle
- declarativeNetRequest
- Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
- Size:
- 598.02K
- Email:
- su*****@securybrowse.com
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- 9 days ago
Manifest V3 Overrides search engine
User reviews
Pros
- Improves system speed by 15 to 20%
- Easy to use
- No pressure or hassle with service
- Works as described
Cons
- Detected as malware or a browser hijacker
- Forces Yahoo search as default without option to switch back
- Security features are inadequate
Recent reviews
This is nothing but malware. Don't use it.
by
Bonnie Obadal, 2021-07-22
Run, quickly....or just close the browser.
by
Devon Walton (Home account), 2021-07-17
This tool seams to be working as it should. More on that when I put a few more miles on it. My system did speed up by 15 to 20%
by
Jeff Newman, 2021-07-06
Extension safety
Risk impact
Productive Search for Chrome™ requires a lot of sensitive permissions. 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
Productive Search for Chrome™ may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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