Private Mode Intelligently detect privacy-related searches for private browsing.

What is Private Mode?

Private Mode is a browser extension designed for Google Chrome that enhances user privacy during online searches. It employs Artificial Intelligence (AI) to intelligently recognize when a user types a potentially sensitive or privacy-related search query into the browser's address bar. Upon detection, the extension automatically generates a quick link within the autocomplete suggestions.

Clicking this quick link redirects the user to perform the same search using a dedicated private search engine, bypassing standard search engine tracking. Private Mode supports several reputable private search engines, including DuckDuckGo (the default), Startpage, MetaGer, and Qwant, allowing users to select their preferred service in the extension's settings. It's important to note that to enable the detection functionality, the extension modifies the browser's default search engine to a sponsored provider.

Features

AI-Powered Privacy Detection: Intelligently identifies privacy-related keywords in address bar searches.
Quick Link Generation: Creates a link in autocomplete suggestions for private searching.
Multiple Private Search Engine Support: Allows users to choose between DuckDuckGo, Startpage, MetaGer, and Qwant.
Chrome Extension Integration: Seamlessly adds functionality to the Google Chrome browser.

Use Cases

Performing sensitive searches (e.g., financial, health-related) with enhanced privacy.
Simplifying the process of using private search engines for specific queries.
Increasing awareness and control over online search privacy.
Reducing tracking footprint from standard search engines.

FAQs

Why do people use Private Mode?

People use Private Mode to easily enhance their online privacy. It automatically detects potentially sensitive searches and provides a quick way to use a private search engine instead.
Why has my default search engine changed?

To detect the privacy-related keywords you type in the address bar, the extension needs to set your default search engine to a sponsored one (powered by Yahoo) as a placeholder for its detection mechanism.
Is this extension free?

Yes, Private Mode is a free product available in the Google Chrome Web Store.
How does Private Mode make money?

Private Mode earns revenue as an affiliate partner through the sponsored default search engine that is set to enable the extension's functionality.
How do I uninstall/remove this extension?

Instructions for uninstalling or removing the extension from your browser can be found on the 'Uninstall' page linked on the Private Mode website.