Google & Youtube NCR

No more country redirects for Google and Youtube. Sets default search engine and home button to US google.com
What is Google & Youtube NCR?
"Google & Youtube NCR" is a browser extension designed for individuals who wish to use Google and Youtube without country-specific redirects. It sets the default search engine to Google.com and provides results in English and Georgian calendar format. Works seamlessly in incognito mode too.

Extension stats

By: Updula
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.55 (20)
Version: 1.0.4 (Last updated: 2017-12-02)
Creation date: 2017-12-02
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://www.google.com/
  • *://www.google.com/search?*
  • *://www.google.com/webhp*
  • *://www.google.com/imghp*
  • *://www.google.com.sa/
  • *://www.youtube.com/
Size: 14.45K

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Extension summary

Browse the US version of Google and Youtube without any extra steps to change your location.

Adding this extension will make sure you always get Georgian calendar results in Google and not Hijri/Islamic calendar.

All functionality work in Incognito mode as well, just make sure to enable it from (More Tools > Extensions > Allow in incognito).

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • A complete game changer that is very helpful.
  • Bypasses annoying local Google page.
  • Uses an English redirect rather than VPN regionality redirect.
  • Works effectively compared to NoCountryRedirect (NCR).
Cons
  • Causes ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS, especially in Incognito mode.
  • Crashes with TOO MANY REDIRECTS in version 96.0.4664.55.
  • Does not work in Opera.
Most mentioned
  • Causes ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS.
  • Very helpful.
  • Works effectively.
User reviews
Causes ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS when used in Incognito mode.
by Mike O., 2023-04-21

This is amazing, a complete game changer. Wish I'd known about it sooner!
by Majid Alturki, 2022-12-15

Great! Although trivial, my VPN has been bothering me about this so it's helpful to have an extension that uses an English redirect rather than VPN regionality redirect.
by Soroush Torkian, 2022-10-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google & Youtube NCR requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Google & Youtube NCR has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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