Yandex — Homepage
Quick access to our search engine and other Yandex services
Manifest V2 Overrides home page
- By:
- Yandex
- Rating:
- 4.16 (111) 0.02
- Version:
- 8.23.3resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
- Version code:
- 5726526
- Creation date:
- 2015-08-05
- Permissions:
- unlimitedStorage
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- cookies
- tabs
- Size:
- 93.13K
- Email:
- el*****@support.yandex.ru
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- a day ago
User reviews
Users commonly express serious distrust toward the Yandex Homepage Firefox add-on, viewing it as a potential security threat and Kremlin surveillance tool. They also report functional problems, notably its failure to redirect correctly to the homepage when the icon is clicked. Overall, the add-on is considered risky and unreliable by multiple reviewers.
Pros
Cons
- The add-on is perceived as dangerous and potentially a security risk, with accusations of working with the FSB (Russian Federal Security Service) indicating privacy concerns.
- It is seen as a 'Kremlin backdoor,' suggesting that users distrust its intentions and potential surveillance or censorship capabilities.
- There are functional issues such as the extension no longer redirecting to the homepage when clicking its icon, implying it is either broken or poorly maintained.
Recent reviews
by 全民三退解体中共邪教, 2025-04-02
by Firefox user 17998500, 2025-03-30
by Игорь, 2025-02-20
Extension safety
Risk impact
Yandex — Homepage requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Yandex — Homepage has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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