MetaGer Search

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MetaGer Search - Privacy-Focused Search Engine

"MetaGer Search" is an official Edge add-on that sets MetaGer as your default search engine. This privacy-focused metasearch engine guarantees anonymity without storing personal information. It requires an anonymous paid account but offers cryptographic proof of anonymity through its automatic token system. Users can easily manage their search preferences, benefiting from a secure, ad-free searching experience.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3 Overrides search engine
Users: 463
18
Version: 1.13 (Last updated: 2025-03-04)
Creation date: 2024-04-10
Permissions:
  • storage
  • cookies
  • webRequest
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • https://metager.org/*
  • https://metager.de/*
Size: 983.50K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox

Add-on safety

Risk impact
High risk impact

MetaGer Search requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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
Moderate risk likelihood

MetaGer Search is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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