Yahoo Homepage

Yahoo Homepage

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

What is Yahoo Homepage?
'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.
Merlin
Stats
By: Yahoo
Rating: 3.30 (138)
Version: 3.0.4 (Last updated: 2022-10-24)
Creation date: 2021-08-09
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • cookies
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • *://*.yahoo.com/*
Size: 895.65K
Stats date:

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Yahoo Homepage
Yahoo Homepage (v3.0.6)
3.82 (61) 500,000
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Summary
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Make Yahoo your homepage to stay on top of today’s headlines, sports and finance news. Download this free extension to get the latest from Yahoo every time you open your Edge browser.

Features include:

  • Sets your browser’s default homepage to Yahoo.com for the latest news and updates.
  • Provides easy access to Yahoo.com from the “Y!” icon on your toolbar.
  • Search the internet directly using Yahoo Search.
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 Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • 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
Recent reviews
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by William, 2023-10-19
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Safety
Risk impact

Yahoo Homepage 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 Yahoo Homepage if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Yahoo Homepage has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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