Remove ClickPDFSearch

ClickPDFSearch is an annoying utility that Windows users may install unknowingly. Typically, this strange event occurs when interacting with shady download sources or low-quality software bundles. Thankfully, installing ClickPDFSearch does not mean that your online safety and privacy are in danger. In fact, this software is harmless. However, it is important to add that it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) by security products. This typically means that it introduces undesired changes to Web browsers or exhibit other intrusive behavior.

What is the Purpose of ClickPDFSearch?

Although the ads and websites promoting it may promise great things, the truth about ClickPDFSearch is that it is useless. It will not help you in any way. The only thing it does is to manipulate your Web browser configuration. It does this to trigger redirects to 3rd-party search services. These search engines are accessible on the pages Feed.clickpdfsearch.com and Portal.clickpdfsearch.com. Using them will take users to a search results page provided by Nearbyme.io. The latter is another search engine that relies browser hijackers and Potentially Unwanted Programs to promote it.

Is it Risky to Use this Add-on?

While there is no danger, you should know that this add-on will hinder your ability to navigate the Web. It will lower the quality of your online searches and may prevent you from modifying your browser settings. Our verdict is that users should remove ClickPDFSearch as soon as they spot it on their system.

To ensure the full removal of Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) like this one, you should use an up-to-date security scanner. You should use a similar method to remove other PUPs like Togo Quick Search.