You.com | The Search Engine You Control

You.com | The Search Engine You Control

Sets Firefox's default search engine to You.com

What is You.com | The Search Engine You Control?
'You.com | The Search Engine You Control' is a Firefox extension that provides users with the ability to set You.com as their default search engine. You.com is designed to offer you greater control over your online searches by presenting diverse and open search results. This add-on enhances search experience and allows access to You.com directly from the search bar.
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Stats
By: You.com
Users: 9,510 ▲ 15
Rating: 4.52 (25)
Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2023-05-19)
Creation date: 2022-06-28
Weekly download count: 33
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides search engine: Yes
Size: 46.03K
URLs: Website
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Summary

This extension allows users to set You.com as default search engine and access you.com from the search bar.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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
  • You.com is a useful search engine and many users find it to be an excellent private search service
  • It is quite good for developing related topics and education (YouStudy)
  • This add-on is refreshing and finds things that other browsers don't
Cons
  • There were complaints about unwanted popups asking to download the extension while it's already installed
  • The YouEat feature does not work
  • Takes over the home page setting and search engines and cannot be uninstalled in a normal way
Most mentioned
  • Experiences with uninstalling the add-on were negative
  • You.com is useful for school and developing related topics
  • The browser is refreshing
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Safety
Risk impact

You.com | The Search Engine You Control may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

You.com | The Search Engine You Control has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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