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Yahoo Search Addon
This addon helps you set your default search engine to Yahoo
What is Yahoo Search Addon?
'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.
Stats
By:
Yahoo!
Rating:
4.14
(73)
Creation date:
2015-10-21
Weekly download count:
102
Firefox on Android:
Yes
Risk impact:
High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Overrides search engine:
Yes
Permissions:
- storage
- *://*.yahoo.com/*
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- cookies
Size:
18.90K
URLs:
Privacy policy
Stats date:
Chrome-Stats Rank
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1020
▼ 2
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Summary
It provides a one click way for you to set your default search engine to Yahoo.
User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
- Seen as a trustable alternative to Google
- No tracking or selling of personal information reported by users
- An overall sentiment of reliability and performance
Cons
- Lack of language and region customization options
- Difficulties in setting the addon to Spanish
- Reported functionality issues with search page redirections
Most mentioned
- Desire for improved search engine customization, including language and local searches
- Concerns about the add-on's functionality and proper operation
- Comparison to Google, often favorably in terms of privacy
Recent reviews
by
islandcustom, 2024-01-22
Safety
Risk impact
Yahoo Search Addon is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Yahoo Search Addon if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Yahoo Search Addon is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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