MetaGer Search

Privacy has never been that easy. Configures MetaGer.org as default search engine. Source Code: https://gitlab.metager.de/open-source/metager-webextension-en
'MetaGer Search' is a Firefox extension that seamlessly transforms MetaGer.org into your default search engine. Known for its strong advocacy for privacy, MetaGer.org allows you to surf the internet without concerns of data leaks or unwanted tracking. With the MetaGer Search Firefox add-on, enhanced privacy and internet freedom are only a click away. Visit the official MetaGer website for the add-on's open source code.
Free XPI download
Manifest V2 Overrides search engine
Daily users: 1,517
Rating: 4.73
(15)
Version: 0.0.1.3 (Last updated: 2020-05-18)
Creation date: 2020-05-18
Weekly download count: 46
Firefox on Android: No
Risk: Moderate risk impact High risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • https://metager.org/
Size: 27.15K
URLs: Website
Updated: 10 months ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Respects privacy and has a focus on transparency
  • Open-source (free source code available)
  • Provides an unbiased selection of results from different search engines
  • Uses renewable energy for operations
  • Generally works well for text searches
Cons
  • Difficult to set as the default search engine and must be reset after updates
  • Not as comprehensive as Google, especially for advanced searches
  • Presence of sponsored links within search results
Most mentioned
  • Privacy focus
  • Open-source
  • Renewable energy usage
  • Sponsored links
  • Comparison with Google
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User reviews
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

MetaGer Search requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Can change search providers, which could redirect searches to malicious sites, posing moderate risk.
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Risk likelihood

MetaGer Search may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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