Free Search Switcher extension

Security at a glance

Some riskSafety score 83/1003 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: free-search-switcher

Permissions (8)

  • Store local data
  • https://duckduckgo.com/*
  • https://search.brave.com/*

Frequently asked questions

Is Free Search Switcher safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Free Search Switcher at 83/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Free Search Switcher require?

Free Search Switcher requests 8 permissions. The most significant: Store local data, https://duckduckgo.com/*, https://search.brave.com/*. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Free Search Switcher?

Free Search Switcher is published by Captain Ratax. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.