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Version 1.8 View in Chrome Web Store
The extension comes from presearch.com, which is a legitimate decentralized search engine company with a clear business model. With 90,000 users and a solid 4.4-star rating from 173 reviews, it demonstrates reasonable adoption and user satisfaction. The extension appears to be officially developed by the Presearch team, adding credibility to its authenticity.
The extension has very limited technical footprint with only content scripts running on Presearch.com domains, which is appropriate for its intended functionality. No concerning permissions or host access beyond the company's own domain were identified. The lack of background scripts or web accessible resources suggests minimal system impact.
This extension presents minimal risk and can be safely installed in your main Chrome profile. The limited scope of permissions and domain access aligns well with what you'd expect from a search engine extension. However, as with any extension that modifies your browsing experience, monitor your search behavior to ensure it meets your privacy expectations. If you're particularly privacy-conscious, review Presearch's privacy policy to understand how your search data is handled, as this extension likely facilitates using their search service as your default search provider.
| https://presearch.com/ | http://www.w3.org/2000/svg | |
| https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx | https://www.presearch.com/?utm_source=extcr | |
| https://presearch.com/extsearch?term= | https://www.presearch.com/favicon.ico | |
| https://presearch.com/api/suggest?q= |
{ "name": "Presearch.com Search With Us", "icons": { "16": "img/icon16.png", "48": "img/icon48.png", "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "img/icon16.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "version": "1.8", "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "Set your browser's default search to use Presearch.com", "homepage_url": "https://www.presearch.com/?utm_source=extcr", "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "assets/send-message.js" ], "matches": [ "*://*.presearch.com/*" ] } ], "manifest_version": 3, "chrome_settings_overrides": { "search_provider": { "name": "Presearch", "keyword": "Presearch.com", "encoding": "UTF-8", "is_default": true, "search_url": "https://presearch.com/extsearch?term={searchTerms}", "favicon_url": "https://www.presearch.com/favicon.ico", "suggest_url": "https://presearch.com/api/suggest?q={searchTerms}" } } }
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