Search Byte
SearchByte.co customizes user's search experience based on preferences, by switching between Yahoo and tech & security news sources.
As of May 2026, Search Byte has — users in the Productivity category.
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Version
1.0.0.0
Manifest V3
History
4 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | — | — | 1.0.0.0 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 1 | — | — | 1.0.0.0 |
| May 6, 2026 | 2 | — | — | 1.0.0.0 |
| May 17, 2026 | 2 | — | — | 1.0.0.0 |
| Now | — | — | — | 1.0.0.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- storagedeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
- Host access
- *://searchbyte.co/*
Screenshots
About
SearchByte helps you quickly access cybersecurity and tech news. Based on your preferences, you can search for tech and security content or switch to general web searches, which are powered by Yahoo. By clicking "Add to Chrome" CTA, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and accepted the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and agree to the installation of this Chrome™ extension. Privacy Policy: https://searchbyte.co/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://searchbyte.co/legal/terms-of-service Yahoo is a registered trademark of Apollo Global Management, Inc. Chrome is a trademark of Google LLC. Use of it here does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by its holder. All referenced trademarks, brand names, and logos referenced herein are the sole property of their respective owners. No endorsement, association, or formal connection is claimed or implied. Permissions: 1. Read and modify your data on this product: Granting this permission lets the extension operate and maintain its features securely within its own system. It supports personalization, monitors usage, and blocks unauthorized access—strictly confined to our platform, with no access to or communication with third-party websites. 2. Change your search setting to searchbyte.co: This permission allows the extension to make searchbyte.co your default search engine. All address bar searches will route through our service, providing a smooth and dependable search experience every time you browse.
Technical
- Version
- 1.0.0.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 603KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- imjhjbefihhfobofgblpbeecimomigho
- Developer ID
- u078d8a7dedd540171d5f584aff3a2f85
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Jul 12, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Jul 12, 2025
- Last Scraped
- May 31, 2026
- Website
- searchbyte.co
- Support URL
- —
- Privacy Policy
- https://searchbyte.co/legal/privacy-policy
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