# Maps Assist & Custom Web Search

> Find places, navigate with ease, and customize your web search to suit your needs with Maps Assist and Custom Web Search. A seamless tool for both maps and web exploration.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/mapsassistcustomwebsearch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mapsassistcustomwebsearch)

## Overview

- **ID:** `mapsassistcustomwebsearch`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MapsAssist
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 121,417
- **Weekly downloads:** 7
- **Rating:** 2.22 / 5 (9 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-11
- **First published:** 2021-02-04
- **Size:** 1.83 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/mapsassistcustomwebsearch/)
- **Website:** [https://mapsassist.com](https://mapsassist.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/mapsassistcustomwebsearch/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/mapsassistcustomwebsearch/privacy/)

## Description

The **Maps Assist & Custom Web Search** Chrome extension integrates powerful mapping and search features directly into your browser. Easily obtain directions and find the best route suggestions by simply clicking the toolbar icon, enhancing your navigation experience without leaving your current page.

Additionally, this extension sets Yahoo® as your default search engine, enabling quick access to comprehensive web search results, including images, videos, and news. It respects user privacy by anonymizing data and providing clear policies. Users can uninstall anytime and offer feedback to improve the tool. This extension is ideal for travelers and daily web users seeking seamless navigation and reliable search functionality in one add-on.

## Rankings

- #170 — Overall
- #24 — Other extensions
- #2 — maps
- #3 — custom font
- #3 — customer
- #4 — custom feed

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `*://mapsassist.com/`
- `tabs`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `mapsassist.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has bad user ratings

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mapsassistcustomwebsearch)