Meta Random Search

Randomly use a different search engine for each search query

A Random Search - Edge Add-On

A Random Search is an Edge add-on that allows you to randomly use a different search engine for each search query. Simply type 'ars' in the address bar, followed by your search keywords, and press enter. The extension will process your search query using a different search engine every time.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3 Overrides search engine
Users: 247
9
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 1.0.0.5 (Last updated: 2023-11-25)
Creation date: 2021-04-28
Permissions:
  • declarativeContent
Size: 21.09K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Meta Random Search (v1.0.0.7)
308 5.00 (3)
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox

User reviews

I created this browser extension to get out of the habit of using exclusively Google Search because honestly the alternatives to Google Search aren't as relevant in many cases, so I wasn't ready to change my default search engine to DuckDuckGo for example. My solution with this app is to automatically use a different search engine for each search query :-)
by Jonas, 2023-12-04
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Meta Random Search requires very minimum permissions.

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

Meta Random Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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