Searchonymous

Prevents Google from tracking your searches

Searchonymous: Safeguard Your Privacy on Google Searches

"Searchonymous" is a Firefox add-on designed to protect your internet privacy. With this installed, Google does not receive tracking cookies during your searches, thus it is unable to link searches to your account or create a search history. Furthermore, you won't receive customized search results which are often based on your browsing history. Important to note that while it blocks cookie tracking, it does not protect against other means of tracking like IP address or browser fingerprinting. It gives a logged out appearance to Google during searches, whilst still keeping you logged in on other Google services.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 1,546
-6
Rating: 4.21
(24)
Version: 1.1.2 (Last updated: 2023-07-19)
Version code: 5596884
Creation date: 2014-01-29
Weekly download count: 12
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • *://*.google.com/*
  • *://*.google.ad/*
  • *://*.google.ae/*
  • *://*.google.com.af/*
  • *://*.google.com.ag/*
  • *://*.google.com.ai/*
  • *://*.google.al/*
    • See more
Size: 32.92K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 2,483 ▼ 12
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Other platforms

Searchonymous (v1.1.2)
2,000 4.50 (16)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Increases privacy when using Google searches
  • Allows users to use Google without tracking their search history
  • Works well with certain Firefox versions and offers flexibility with Web Activity tracking
  • Satisfies user demand for privacy-focused browsing
Cons
  • Many users report that it no longer functions properly
  • Incompatible with specific Firefox versions, such as ESR
  • Lacks features like an easy method to disable the extension
Most mentioned
  • Dysfunction or lack of compatibility with current Firefox versions
  • Emphasis on privacy and avoiding tracking by Google
  • Desire for feature enhancements and updates
User reviews
by Parakeet709, 2024-11-11
機能しなくなると聞いたので移行します。
by Firefox user 14206743, 2024-07-28
Don't make the mistake of using it. Dysfunctional and useless.
by just, 2023-01-23
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Searchonymous requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Searchonymous. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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