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Change Default Search Engine — Search Manager

by ashurbanipaal · search.oake.life · Functionality & UI
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Easily manage and switch your default search engine between Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, Brave and more in one click.

Users
92
+7 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#86K
#72K among extensions
Version
1.3.0
updated 26 Sep 2026

Users

monthly, 10 months
05001,000Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 92 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 10 months
012Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Change Default Search Engine — Search Manager

Overview Search Manager: Change Default Search Engine gives you full control over how you search in Chrome. Instead of digging through browser settings, you can change your default search provider and manage which engines are available directly from a clean, intuitive popup. Why use Search Manager? Modern browsing often requires switching between different search providers – for work, research, privacy or personal preference. This extension helps you do that quickly, without clutter and without complex configuration screens. Key features - Fast switching: Change your default search provider in just a couple of clicks. - Customizable list: Show only the search engines you actually use and hide the rest, so your list stays simple and focused. - Flexible setup: You can keep a mix of general-purpose, privacy-focused or regional search providers, depending on your needs. - Clean interface: A minimal popup with light and dark themes that fits naturally into your browser. - Respect for privacy: The extension stores only your preferences and anonymous usage statistics. It does not log or store your search queries. How it works 1. Click the extension icon in the Chrome toolbar to open the Search Manager popup. 2. Choose the provider you want to use as your default search engine. 3. Press “Apply” – your choice is saved and used for future searches, without restarting the browser. Use cases - Productivity: Keep one search provider for work tasks and quickly switch to another for personal browsing. - Research: Compare results from different providers without changing settings manually each time. - Simplicity: Remove rarely used providers from the visible list and keep only a small set of favorites. FAQ Q: Can I customize which search engines appear in the list? A: Yes. Open the settings inside the extension, then enable or disable specific providers. Only the enabled ones will appear in the main popup. Q: Does the extension track my browsing? A: No. The extension only works with your search provider settings and anonymous usage statistics. It does not read page content or store your search queries. Q: Which search engines are supported? A: The extension supports multiple major search providers and can be updated over time as new options are added. Take control of your search experience Search Manager: Change Default Search Engine is built to give you a simple, reliable way to manage how you search in Chrome, without unnecessary complexity. Install it and make your browser search work the way you prefer.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+2+2.2%00.00
30 days+7+8.2%00.00
6 months+70+318.2%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Change Default Search Engine — Search Manager appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
default search#20

Version history

5 versions recorded
1.3.026 Sep 2026
1.2.216 Sep 2026
1.1.026 Mar 2026
1.0.38 Jan 2026
1.0.09 Dec 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
9 Dec 2025
Size
71 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
search.oake.life
Support
search.oake.life
Extension ID
pehmbjclcjfipeiabaibglliagnnnofc

Permissions and risk

Elevated riskimpact 4, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagesearchdeclarativeNetRequest
Site access
https://search.oake.life/*https://*.google.com/*https://*.bing.com/*https://*.yahoo.com/*https://*.duckduckgo.com/*https://*.brave.com/*https://*.ecosia.org/*https://*.yandex.com/*https://*.yandex.ru/*https://*.startpage.com/*and 4 more

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