Fix DuckDuckGo Search Engine Takeover

ddg_takeover_fix

This tool resolves the issue with the DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials extension forcing your search engine to DDG.

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How to Use

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/0xSolanaceae/ddg_takeover_fix.git
   cd ddg_takeover_fix

2. Run the Script
   Execute the script and provide the path to the manifest.json file:

   python ddg_takeover_fix.py

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Locate the manifest.json

1. Open your browser and go to the Extensions Page.
2. Turn on Developer Mode (top-right corner toggle).
   
3. Find DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials in the list and click Details.
4. Find the Extension ID, which looks like a long string of letters and numbers.

Default Extension Locations:

• Windows:
  C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\<ExtensionID>
• macOS:
  ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default/Extensions/<ExtensionID>
• Linux:
  ~/.config/google-chrome/Default/Extensions/<ExtensionID>

Inside this folder, locate the manifest.json file.

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Final Steps

1. Return to the Extensions Page and enable Developer Mode.
2. Click Load Unpacked and select the folder containing the fixed extension.