XFinder. Search

The extension changes default search provider.

XFinder. Search is a Chrome extension that changes your default search provider to deliver tailored search results through the Google Programmable Search Engine at https://xfinder.pro/. This tool allows website owners to customize their search experience with seamless integration and customized design. With XFinder. Search, users can enjoy more precise and relevant search results embedded directly in their browser.

The extension is easy to manage; users can disable or remove it through Chrome's extension settings. XFinder. Search combines Google's powerful search technology with a customized interface, enhancing everyday browsing and search efficiency.

Manifest V3 Overrides search engine Productivity Utilities Developer Tools
By:
https://xfinder.pro
Users:
900,000+
Rating:
3.51
(158)
Version:
2.0.0.7 Last updated: 2025-02-26
Creation date:
2023-04-03
Risk:
Low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size:
27.18K
Email:
du*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

Ranking

User reviews

The reviews for XFinder. Search extension mostly highlight serious issues: it often installs itself without user consent, changes search engines and browser settings forcibly, and resists uninstallation, leading many users to label it as malware or a virus. Although a few users find the extension useful for searching, the overwhelming majority criticize it for intrusive behavior, data privacy concerns, and persistent re-installation, urging others to avoid it and requesting Google to remove it from the store.
Pros
  • Some users find the tool useful and handy for searching, stating it works flawlessly and integrates smoothly.
  • A few reviewers describe the extension as amazing and very useful.
  • No reports of it interfering with normal browser functions from those who had positive experiences.
Cons
  • Multiple users report that the extension installs itself without user consent, often associated with malware or hijacking.
  • It is described as a browser hijacker that changes the default search engine and homepage without permission.
  • Many reviewers state that it is very difficult or impossible to uninstall, as it reinstalls automatically.
  • Users accuse the extension of collecting data illegally and interfering with social media accounts.
  • Several users have labeled it as malware and virus-like, criticizing it harshly and warning others not to download it.
Recent reviews
Здарова Kлоyны! Желаю вам скорейшей cмeрти и блокировки того вирусного мусора, я нeнавижy и желаю скорейшей смeрти всем тем, кто связан созданием этого помoйногo расширения и вируса, который устанавливает это расширение. Так как это расширение не просто хрeнь, которая устанавливается на ваш компьютер без вашего ведома и изменяет поисковик, но и зарабатывает на вас, ТАК КАК КАКИМ-ТО МАГИЧЕСКИМ ОБРАЗОМ ПОСЛЕ УСТАНОВКИ ЭТОГО РАСШИРЕНИЯ ПРИ КАЖДОМ ОТКРЫТИИ БРАУЗЕРА В ЕГО ИСТОРИИ ПОЯВЛЮТСЯ ДЕCЯТКИ САЙТОВ, НА КОТОРЫЕ ВЫ ДАЖЕ НЕ ЗАХОДИЛИ! Я ОТ ВСЕЙ ДУШИ ЖЕЛАЮ СОЗДАТЕЛЯМ ЭТОГО ДEРЬМА ПОСКОРЕЕ ЗД0ХНYTЬ МУЧИTEЛЬН0Й CМEРТЬЮ, хотя зачем я это пишу, ведь это сообщение даже не будет прочитано и на него ответит тооооочно не авто-ответчик со словами "Благодарим вас за отзыв, это расширение не является вирусом" ведь разрабам глубоко пoeбaть на нас и ведь по факту то расширение и не является вирусом, ПРОСТО ХYECОCЫ НА РАЗРАБАХ СДЕЛАЛИ ОТДЕЛЬНЫЙ ВИРУС, УСТОНАВЛИВАЮЩИЙ ЭТО РАСШИРЕНИЕ. Я просто поражаюсь, как администрация Google до сих пор не заблокировала это расширения.

Very useful and handy tool! This finder simplifies searching and saves a lot of time, works flawlessly and integrates smoothly.
by Евгений, 2025-04-07

Malware, reported
by IceCoolTea, 2025-03-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

XFinder. Search requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Can change search providers, which could redirect searches to malicious sites, posing moderate risk.
Risk likelihood

XFinder. Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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