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 percent−11.5%
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Version
1.0.2
Manifest V3
History
6 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 96 | — | — | 1.0.2 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 88 | — | — | 1.0.2 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 82 | — | — | 1.0.2 |
| May 8, 2026 | 80 | — | — | 1.0.2 |
| May 16, 2026 | 88 | — | — | 1.0.2 |
| May 30, 2026 | 96 | — | — | 1.0.2 |
| Now | 85 | — | — | 1.0.2 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- storagedeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
- Host access
- *://privatesearchmode.com/*
Screenshots
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
- —
- Privacy Policy
- https://privatesearchmode.com/privacypolicy
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified May 30, 2026.