Web Search

Update your Default Search! This extension sets Yahoo as your default search engine.

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Web Search Extension lets you set Yahoo as your browser’s default search engine effortlessly. Once installed, you get immediate access to relevant search results powered by Yahoo, enhancing your browsing experience.

Switching between search engines is simple via the Extension Context Menu, allowing you to customize your search preferences anytime. Quick installation and user-friendly controls make Web Search the perfect tool for managing your search engine settings.

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By:

https://websearchextension.info

Users:

Rating:

Version:

1.21.1214 Last updated: 2021-12-16

Creation date:

2021-12-16

Risk:

Permissions:

cookies
storage
tabs
search
declarativeNetRequest
contextMenus

Host permissions:

*://*.websearchextension-api.info/*

Size:

51.28K

Email:

we*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

User reviews

easy set-up

by

Me*****, 2022-03-12

This is the worst!!!

by

Ny*****, 2021-06-11

very easy followed, well done again

by

ge*****, 2021-01-22

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Web Search requires a few 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

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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