Chrometana - Redirect Bing Somewhere Better

Name: Chrometana - Redirect Bing Somewhere Better
Rating: 3.6782945736434103 (1032 reviews)
Author: Theo

Redirect all Bing (and therefore Cortana) searches to a search engine of your choice!

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Chrometana is a powerful Chrome extension designed to redirect all Bing and Cortana search queries to a search engine of your choice, including Google, Yahoo, and DuckDuckGo. It offers users a straightforward way to bypass Microsoft's Bing search results, enhancing browsing experience by tailoring searches to preferred platforms.

Recently updated to version 2.0, Chrometana features a streamlined user interface and enhanced security following an incident involving a compromised update. Endorsed by major tech publications such as CNET and Engadget, this extension ensures seamless redirection even when Chrome is closed by utilizing background apps. It's a must-have for users seeking control over their search engine preferences in Chrome.

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By:

Theo

Users:

100,000

Rating:

3.68

(1,032) 1 ratings

Version:

2.0.1 Last updated: 2017-07-28

Creation date:

2017-07-28

Risk:

Permissions:

*://*.bing.com/
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
storage
background

Size:

186.00KB

Email:

co*****@t3.gg

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 1,469 ▲ 223

Other rankings

#1546 in Tools ▼ 5

#10 in bing keyword 76

#14 in redirect keyword 55 ▲ 1

#62 in malware keyword 42 ▼ 2

#138 in microsoft keyword 88 ▼ 7

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User reviews

Chrometana is praised for effectively redirecting Bing searches to Google or other engines in many cases and ease of use. However, multiple users report it fails to work consistently on Windows 10 and 11, especially with the taskbar and Cortana searches, which still open Bing and Edge. The extension lacks ongoing maintenance, leading to compatibility issues, and some users recommend alternative tools like Chrometana Pro or Search Deflector. Overall, it works well for some users but is unreliable on modern Windows platforms.

Pros

Effectively redirects Bing searches to other search engines like Google in many cases.
Simple and easy to use with straightforward installation.
Works well for Cortana search redirection when combined with additional tools like EdgeDeflector.
Preferred by some users over alternative tools for redirecting Bing searches.

Cons

Does not consistently work on Windows 10 and Windows 11, especially with taskbar or start menu searches.
Windows search and Cortana often still default to Bing and open Microsoft Edge despite installation.
Lack of maintenance and updates leading to compatibility issues with newer Windows versions.
Limited browser compatibility; primarily redirects Bing searches to Google and lacks options for other browsers.
Users report that reinstalling or adjusting settings does not resolve non-functionality problems.

Recent reviews

Theo is GOD!

Ja*****, 2025-02-08

A lot of reviews saying it doesn't work. Works just fine for me.

Tr*****, 2025-01-19

Used to work but doesn't seem to anymore :(.

An*****, 2024-05-21

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chrometana - Redirect Bing Somewhere Better requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

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Risk likelihood

Chrometana - Redirect Bing Somewhere Better has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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