Microsoft Bing Search Engine

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Microsoft Bing Search Engine - Firefox Add-On

Microsoft Bing Search Engine is a Firefox add-on developed to enrich your browsing experience. It provides direct access to Microsoft Bing search as it sets Bing as your default browser. With this tool, you are the first to see what searches are trending across the web, which can help you stay updated with the most popular searches in real time.

Add-on stats

Daily users: 5,047
-55
Version: 1.0.3.10 (Last updated: 2025-02-04)
Creation date: 2017-11-16
Weekly download count: 88
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • cookies
  • management
  • https://*.bing.com/*
  • storage
Size: 30.13K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Microsoft Bing Search add-on is a great way to enrich your search experience on Firefox. Install this add-on to stay up-to-date with the latest trending searches and suggestions. Access to information across the web is right at your fingertips with direct access to Microsoft Bing search. So go ahead, and install the add-on now!!

Features -Stay up-to-date with popular searches trending across the web -Search the internet directly using Microsoft Bing

This add-on will send anonymous data which is the following:

  • Add-on info
  • Browser info
  • Operating System name
  • Add-on status (Install\Active\Update) Note: This Add-on doesn't collect, use, store, and share or disclose any information about the user or any other person.

The data will be sent on the following circumstances:

  • Installation (once)
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to install
  • User-friendly interface
  • Integration with Microsoft services
Cons
  • Doesn't function as intended (not adding Bing as a search engine)
  • Overwhelming ads and irrelevant search results
  • User frustration with Microsoft branding
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't do the one thing it's supposed to do
  • User dissatisfaction with Bing's search results
  • Frustration with Microsoft content
User reviews
by feliz, 2025-01-30

schlechter geht nicht
by Sabine, 2025-01-16

sehr umständlich
by Binesbuecher, 2024-12-29
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Microsoft Bing Search Engine requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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

Microsoft Bing Search Engine is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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