Search by Yahoo

Search by Yahoo

This extension sets your search engine to Yahoo and customizes your page with beautiful photos and access to your top sites

What is Search by Yahoo?
"Search by Yahoo" is a Chrome extension that transforms your browsing experience by setting Yahoo as your default search engine and revitalizing your new tab page with a dynamic selection of Flickr photos. It not only simplifies online searches with Yahoo’s robust search capabilities but also organizes your favorite websites for easy access, enhancing productivity and visual appeal with every new tab you open.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.00 (12)
Version: 3.0.2 (Last updated: 2024-03-14)
Creation date: 2020-08-26
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
  • tabs
  • topSites
  • cookies
  • storage
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • *://*.yahoo.com/
Size: 2.60M
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Merlin
Summary

This add-on sets your default search engine to Yahoo and brings a fresh look to your new tab page. Get powerful search results, gorgeous Flickr photos and quick access to your top sites each time you open a new tab!

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Beautiful pictures!
  • Very useful with plenty of information
  • Excellent alternative to Google
Cons
  • Does not work on a PC for some users
  • Difficult to contact for assistance
Most mentioned
  • I HATE THISSSSSS
  • beautiful
  • information
  • chrome
  • MacBook Air
Recent reviews
by Dayanny Cas Dayanny Cas, 2024-04-07

greater better now for yahoo

Beautiful pictures!
by Emiliano Rodrigues Emiliano Rodrigues, 2023-07-17
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Safety
Risk impact

Search by Yahoo is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Search by Yahoo if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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