Yahoo Search Addon
This addon helps you set your default search engine to Yahoo
Yahoo Search Addon - Easy Switch to Yahoo on Firefox
'Yahoo Search Addon' is a simple, easy-to-use Firefox add-on. It allows users to seamlessly set their default search engine to Yahoo with just a single click. Improve your browsing experience with this convenient feature.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2 Overrides search engine
By: Yahoo!
Weekly download count: 117
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- storage
- *://*.yahoo.com/*
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- cookies
Size: 18.90K
URLs: Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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spammy, or outdated.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 use
- Provides a search engine alternative to Google
- Good for privacy and tracking concerns
- Long-standing reliability of Yahoo as an email provider
- Helpful for users who prefer Yahoo over other search engines
Cons
- Difficult to configure in Spanish
- Does not work properly for some users; issues with redirects
- Limited user base, indicating possible lack of support or updates
- No mobile browser support requested by users
- Overall search engine quality questioned
Most mentioned
- Need for better configuration options
- Issues with functionality and redirect errors
- Desire for mobile compatibility
User reviews
by outback49, 2025-03-09
by Firefox user 18117949, 2025-02-23
by 退出党团队远离中共恶魔, 2025-02-12
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Yahoo Search Addon 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
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Yahoo Search Addon. 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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