Searchonymous

Prevents Google from tracking your searches.

Searchonymous: Secure your Google Searches

The Chrome extension 'Searchonymous' is a privacy tool to protect your Google searches. It stops Google from sending tracking cookies, hence it can't link searches to your account or build a search history. Despite tampering with Google search, the extension keeps other Google services intact. It also lets you alter your search settings by enabling the 'Search Preferences Cookie'. However, it can't secure against IP or browser fingerprint tracking.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 2,000+
1,000
Rating: 4.50
(16)
Version: 1.1.2 (Last updated: 2023-07-20)
Creation date: 2019-02-27
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • *://*.google.com/*
  • *://*.google.ad/*
  • *://*.google.ae/*
  • *://*.google.com.af/*
  • *://*.google.com.ag/*
  • *://*.google.com.ai/*
  • *://*.google.al/*
    • See more
Size: 27.95K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 19,154 ▲ 4,330
Other rankings
#1863 in Tools ▲ 5

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Searchonymous (v1.1.2)
1,546+ 4.21 (24)
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Enhances privacy while searching
  • Prevents Google from tracking user accounts
  • Reduces captcha occurrences
  • Simple and effective functionality
Cons
  • Not compatible with Opera browser
  • Uncertainty about effectiveness for some users
Most mentioned
  • Works without needing to log in to Google
  • No captcha or terms pop-up encountered
  • Does not sign out of other Google services
User reviews
Fantastic extension. Very useful for privacy and getting rid of captcha while using vpn.
by Max Payne, 2023-07-29
So far it's working great, letting me search google without an account but not signing me out of other google sites. also I haven't encountered captcha or agreeing the google terms pop-up. Will update my rating if anything changes...
by Breaking Bad, 2023-07-24
Awesome, thanks for fixing it!1
by Max Schwarz, 2023-07-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Searchonymous requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Searchonymous. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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