Microsoft Bing Homepage and Search Engine

Set Microsoft Bing as your default homepage and search engine

Microsoft Bing Homepage and Search Engine - Edge Add-on

Microsoft Bing Homepage and Search Engine is an extension for Microsoft's Edge browser. It brings the beauty of Bing's daily images directly onto your homepage. Additionally, it keeps you updated with trending searches across the web and provides direct access to Bing for quick searches. The add-on also includes easy access to your Office Online and Outlook.com accounts, enhancing productivity.

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Add-on stats

By: Microsoft Corporation

Users: 397,559

2.14K

Rating: 4.20

(385)

Version: 0.0.0.11 (Last updated: 2024-06-19)

Creation date: 2020-11-20

Permissions:

cookies
storage
tabs
alarms

Host permissions:

http://g.ceipmsn.com/*
http://*.bing.com/*
https://*.bing.com/
http://*.microsoft.com/*
https://*.microsoft.com/*

Size: 1.26M

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 187

Other rankings

#2 in Search tools ▼ 1

#3 in By Microsoft

#2 in bing keyword 77

#2 in homepage keyword 51

#3 in microsoft keyword 87

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Other platforms

Not available on Chrome

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Amazing search engine features including Image Visualizer and AI capabilities
Offers tools like voice search that some users find useful
Some users appreciate the integration with Microsoft products

Cons

Issues with stability; needs frequent reinstallation
Confusion about its necessity as it duplicates features already present in Edge
Negative experiences with Edge blocking the extension

Most mentioned

Reinstallation issues
Integration with Edge
User confusion about its functionality

User reviews

I'm honestly confused as to why this is an addon at all. It only seems to change your homepage and search to Bing (which Edge has on by default anyway). And Edge initially blocked it from doing so.

by Michael, 2025-01-03

This is an Amazing Search Engine of all the time. Plus it has the Image Visualizer, Image Searching ad moreover has an AI Feature. Which takes this Search Engine Extention to 4 Star Rating. Hope you Enjoy this!

by Haris, 2024-10-20

Helpful

by Md, 2024-10-20

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Microsoft Bing Homepage and Search Engine 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

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Risk likelihood analysis details

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