SearchProtection

SearchProtection

Keep your search history private with SearchProtection: the anonymous search engine and privacy tool.

Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-11-19 due to Chrome Web Store policy violation
Users: 12
Rating: 1.00 (1)
Version: 1.1.3 (Last updated: 2016-08-12)
Creation date: 2016-08-12
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/
  • storage
  • privacy
Size: 26.74K
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Summary

SearchProtection helps you keep your searches private.

Adding the SearchProtection extension to Chrome protects your privacy by detecting searches that could be tracked in a way that can be tied to your personal information and then re-directing you to a private, anonymous results page at SearchProtection.net.

Prevents popular search engines including Google, Bing, Ask, Yahoo and Baidu from tying your personal information to your search history.

Your privacy is safe with SearchProtection.

End User License Agreement: http://searchprotection.net/terms

Safety
Risk impact

SearchProtection 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 SearchProtection if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

SearchProtection is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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