Yahoo Homepage

Get daily top headlines when opening your browser! This extension automatically sets Yahoo.com as your homepage and new tab page.

Stay informed with the Yahoo Homepage Chrome Extension, which automatically sets Yahoo.com as your homepage and new tab page. Access the latest trending news, breaking stories, videos, and events every time you open your browser. Enjoy a curated feed featuring popular content from Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance, and conveniently search the internet directly from Yahoo.com. The extension also adds a handy Yahoo icon to your toolbar for easy, one-click access to Yahoo's dynamic content hub. Install now to customize your browsing experience with fast, up-to-date information delivered seamlessly.

Manifest V3 Extension Overrides new tab News & Magazines Productivity
By:
https://yahoo.com
Users:
400,000
Rating:
3.77
(69)
Version:
3.0.6 Last updated: 2023-07-04
Creation date:
2020-08-26
Risk:
High risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • cookies
  • alarms
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • *://*.yahoo.com/*
Size:
850.00KB
Email:
am*****@yahooinc.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

Yahoo Homepage (v3.0.4)
297,706 3.30 (138)

User reviews

Pros
  • Fresh and elegant design
  • Good for world news
  • Works well for long time users
  • No major issues reported for some users
  • Easy to use interface (old version mentioned)
Cons
  • New layout is disliked by many users
  • Difficulty accessing Yahoo emails
  • Repetitive requests to set Yahoo as homepage
  • Issues with the point system for news and games
  • Lack of options to revert to classic layout
Recent reviews
Hate the new layout. Give people options.
by Me*****, 2025-02-07

In your Privacy statement: Data is a plural word & correct punctuation is missing. Thus, The developer declares that your date are: I thought the former Yahoo formatting was just fine.
by Lo*****, 2024-08-31

Its fresh and elegant, thank you.
by Jo*****, 2024-06-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Yahoo Homepage requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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

Yahoo Homepage has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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