Yahoo Search Springboard

Everything you need to start your search! This extension sets Yahoo Search Springboard as your homepage, new tab, & search engine.

Extension stats

Users: 175 ▼ -1
Version: 3.1.2 (Last updated: 2023-11-08)
Creation date: 2023-10-23
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • cookies
  • alarms
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • *://*.yahoo.com/*
Size: 871.42K

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Start your search with everything you need in one place with Yahoo Search Springboard! You’ll find local weather, breaking news, trending topics, your daily horoscope, and more at your fingertips when you set Yahoo Search Springboard as your default search. Install the free extension and enjoy the following upgrades:

  • Inspiring rotating background
  • Search bar powered by Yahoo Search
  • Trending search keywords
  • Daily horoscope
  • Content stream
  • Local weather

Yahoo Search Springboard includes customizations that make each search experience your own. The above features are all available in ‘Discover’ mode, however you can toggle to ‘Minimum’ mode for a sleeker look.

This extension will set search.yahoo.com as your default search.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Yahoo Search Springboard requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Yahoo Search Springboard is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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