# PrivaSearch Switcher

> Easily switch between privacy-focused search engines and manage your search preferences.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/privasearch-switcher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/privasearch-switcher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `privasearch-switcher`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** 12Bet Social
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-09-14
- **First published:** 2024-09-13
- **Size:** 32 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-23
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/privasearch-switcher/)

## Description

Switch between privacy-focused search engines with a single click
Perform searches using the selected search engine
Add and remove custom search engines
View and manage search history
Options page for advanced settings and management
Background script for handling search operations
Popup interface for quick access to search engines and search functionality
Localization support

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `search`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/privasearch-switcher)