Get daily top headlines when opening your browser! This extension automatically sets Yahoo.com as your homepage and new tab page.
- 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
- tabs
- Host permissions:
- *://*.yahoo.com/*
- *://*.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
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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
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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