Prevent Chrome from automatically adding search engines with "Do not automatically add other search engines" extension
Do not automatically add other search engines is a Chrome extension developed by Stanford HCI Research Group. This free extension aims to prevent Chrome from automatically adding sites to your list of custom search engines when you visit them.
By default, Chrome uses heuristics to add search engines, but this extension blocks the most common approach, giving you more control over your search engine settings. However, it's important to note that not all search engines can be prevented from being added.
To remove any search engines that have been added, especially those with a "." in the keyword, you can navigate to chrome://settings/searchEngines and run a code provided by the developer in the extension's description. This will help you clean up your search engine list and maintain a more streamlined browsing experience.
If you're looking to take control of your search engine settings and prevent unwanted additions, the "Do not automatically add other search engines" extension is a valuable tool to consider.
