Yahoo Homepage

Get daily top headlines when opening your browser! This extension automatically sets Yahoo.com as your homepage and new tab page.

Yahoo Homepage: Your Personalized News Hub on Edge

'Yahoo Homepage' is an innovative Edge add-on that automatically turns Yahoo.com into your browser's default page. It provides instant access to up-to-the-minute news, sports, and financial updates. The extension also encompasses a convenient toolbar icon for quick Yahoo access and a direct Yahoo Search functionality to explore the internet.

Add-on stats

By: Yahoo
Rating: 3.30
(137)
Version: 3.0.4 (Last updated: 2022-10-24)
Version code: 3.0.4
Creation date: 2021-08-09
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • cookies
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • *://*.yahoo.com/*
Size: 895.65K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Yahoo Homepage (v3.0.6)
3.79 (70) 500,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
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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 Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Some users appreciate the functionality and user interface
  • Users like earning rewards for using it with Bing
  • People loyal to Yahoo appreciate having it as their homepage
Cons
  • Users dislike being defaulted to Bing search instead of Yahoo
  • Problems with staying signed in and having to re-enter credentials
  • Users miss the ability to comment on news stories
Most mentioned
  • Issues with being forced to use Bing or having preferences switched
  • Difficulty with staying signed in or password problems
  • Frustration over the loss of the comment feature on Yahoo news
User reviews
GARBAGE IN GARBAGE OUT, wasn't that the first thing we learned...
by MFKHOTMAIL, 2024-01-17

I do Love Bing i wish they would make it official Browser. You can earn money for taking a few quiesces it is great Microsoft Bing it trumps Google.
by William, 2023-10-19

Yahoo should get 5 stars, but I'm giving 1 star since Microsoft now defaults to bing search. We all hate this according to the reviews, but Microsoft says "tough nuggies" to us. We're stuck with this garbage.
by Marciann, 2023-10-08
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Yahoo Homepage 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Yahoo Homepage. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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