SearchEngineSwitcher extension

Security at a glance

Some riskSafety score 82/1009 findings

Describes the Firefox listing; other stores are scanned separately and can score differently. Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Firefox listing ID: search-engine-switcher

Permissions (7)

  • Store local data
  • *://*.duckduckgo.com/*
  • *://*.google.com/search*

Frequently asked questions

Is SearchEngineSwitcher safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of SearchEngineSwitcher at 82/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does SearchEngineSwitcher require?

SearchEngineSwitcher requests 7 permissions. The most significant: Store local data, *://*.duckduckgo.com/*, *://*.google.com/search*. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops SearchEngineSwitcher?

SearchEngineSwitcher is published by Jordan Schroder. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.