Startpage — Private Search Engine & New Tab

Take back your online privacy by using Startpage as your default search engine.
What is Startpage — Private Search Engine & New Tab?
Startpage — Private Search Engine & New Tab is a Chrome extension designed to prioritize user privacy. Once installed, it configures Startpage.com as the default search engine and new tab homepage. This ensures that every search you perform is private and secure. Moreover, the team behind Startpage is committed to protecting user data as evidenced by their comprehensive privacy policy. To report any issues or for any support, users can easily reach out via the provided email address.

Extension stats

Users: 631 ▲ 15
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2022-03-29)
Creation date: 2020-05-28
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • https://*.startpage.com/*
Size: 12.04K

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Extension summary

Our new tab extension sets Startpage.com as your default search engine and your new tab to the Startpage.com homepage.

Privacy Policy: https://www.startpage.com/en/privacy-policy Contact: [email protected]

Please let us know about your experience using our new tab feature. Contact us by email ([email protected]) or leave a review!

User reviews

Chrome on my Chromebook refused to recognize my home/on startup settings while most new tab extensions are too intrusive of my everything. Thank You for this simply elegant solution that puts chrome right where I want to be from the start.
by Star Strider, 2021-09-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Startpage — Private Search Engine & New Tab requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Startpage — Private Search Engine & New Tab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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