Private Search Mode

A privacy-focused search extension that redirects searches through secure search engines

As of May 2026, Private Search Mode has 85 users in the Productivity category.

Usersdown 11.5 percent11.5%
85
85
Ratingno change0%
— reviews
Reviewsno change0%
Version
1.0.2
Manifest V3

History

6 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

97.288878.72Apr 1, 2026May 30, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 1, 2026961.0.2
Apr 19, 2026881.0.2
Apr 29, 2026821.0.2
May 8, 2026801.0.2
May 16, 2026881.0.2
May 30, 2026961.0.2
Now851.0.2

Permissions & access

Permissions
storagedeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host access
*://privatesearchmode.com/*

Screenshots

Private Search Mode screenshot 1Private Search Mode screenshot 2

About

Take control of your browsing experience with this extension, right from your browser. With Yahoo as your default engine and multiple options like Brave, DuckDuckGo, and more, switch between engines at any time to stay secure and in control of your searches.

How to use the extension:
1. Click the puzzle icon in your browser toolbar to open the extension
2. Yahoo is set as the default engine
3. Switch the toggle on to enable Private Mode
4. Select your preferred engine for a secure browsing experience

Want to share feedback? Please fill out this form and help us improve the product for you:
https://privatesearchmode.com/contactus

You can uninstall this product at any time. Please follow the instructions here:
https://privatesearchmode.com/uninstall

By clicking the button above, I consent to install this extension and abide by its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

All trademarks, company/service names, and images are property of their owners. No affiliation or endorsement implied.

Yahoo is a registered trademark of Apollo Global Management, Inc.

Privacy Policy: https://privatesearchmode.com/privacypolicy
Terms of Service: https://privatesearchmode.com/termsofservice

Technical

Version
1.0.2
Manifest
V3
Size
30.85KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
fihpdhiickfcaoopfpfkgkjccfhfdgpd
Developer ID
u7ab1bbf74e78ed2c1666ef85629bf214
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Oct 16, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Nov 14, 2025
Last Scraped
May 30, 2026
Website
privatesearchmode.com
Support URL

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