POST Search Privacy

Automatically replaces insecure GET requests of search providers with secure/private POST requests.

POST Search Privacy - Chrome Extension

POST Search Privacy is a Chrome extension that automatically replaces insecure GET requests of search providers with secure/private POST requests. It helps protect your privacy by encrypting your search queries and preventing them from being cached or visible to ISPs and other entities.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
By: TensorTom
Users: 223
-6
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2021-03-23)
Creation date: 2021-02-19
Permissions:
  • http://duckduckgo.com/?*q=*
  • https://duckduckgo.com/?*q=*
  • http://start.duckduckgo.com/?*q=*
  • https://start.duckduckgo.com/?*q=*
  • http://www.startpage.com/sp/search?*query=*
  • https://www.startpage.com/sp/search?*query=*
  • http://startpage.com/sp/search?*query=*
  • https://startpage.com/sp/search?*query=*
  • http://www.startpage.com/do/search?*q=*
  • https://www.startpage.com/do/search?*q=*
  • See more
Size: 22.05K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

privacy and security ask i do not mind great application i set up not sure youtube duckduckgo.thank youi add manually best to my knowledge i say prsonal private unique application

Finally: Both Startpage & DuckDuckGo using POST even from the search bar!
by Fu Manchu (FuManchu), 2021-02-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

POST Search Privacy requires a few 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of POST Search Privacy. Use it at your own risk.

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