Qwant VIPrivacy

Qwant VIPrivacy

Qwant VIPrivacy sets qwant.com as your default search engine, blocks trackers for you to protect your personal data while you browse

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What is Qwant VIPrivacy?

Qwant VIPrivacy is an Edge add-on that seeks to enhance your online privacy. It sets Qwant.com as your default search engine thereby promoting a more private browsing experience. In addition, it actively blocks trackers, enhancing protection of your personal data as you navigate the web. Experience the web with privacy at the forefront with Qwant VIPrivacy.

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Stats
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By: Qwant
Rating: 4.40 (86)
Version: 7.3.0.1 (Last updated: 2022-12-14)
Creation date: 2021-09-30
Manifest version: 2
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • unlimitedStorage
  • storage
Size: 7.44M
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

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Summary

Qwant VIPrivacy sets Qwant.com as your default search engine, blocks trackers for you to protect your personal data while you browse.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Respects privacy
  • No tracking
  • Accurate search results
  • French search engine
  • Fewer unwanted ads
Cons
  • Slows down Internet speed
  • Lack of continuous updates
  • Difficulties with Microsoft Security Essentials
Most mentioned
  • Privacy protection
  • No tracking
  • Speed issues
  • Competition with Google
  • French search engine
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Safety
Risk impact

Qwant VIPrivacy is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Qwant VIPrivacy if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Qwant VIPrivacy has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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