How To Remove Hi.ru from Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I'm going to teach you how to remove hi.ru from Google Chrome. This pesky browser hijacker can be quite frustrating, but with a few simple steps, you can restore your Chrome browser to its normal state and ensure a safer browsing experience. For a broader cleanup beyond this hijacker, see How To Remove Virus From Google Chrome.

Remove Hi.ru from Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Remove suspicious extensions

Open Google Chrome and direct your attention to the top right corner where you'll see a three dot menu icon. Click on it and from the drop-down menu, select Extensions. Once there, click on Manage extensions.

Carefully browse through the list of installed extensions. Look for anything unfamiliar or suspicious that you don't remember adding, particularly those that might relate to hi.ru. Click the Remove button next to them.

Removing these extensions is crucial as they could be responsible for redirecting your browser to unwanted sites or installing more malware.

Fix startup pages

In Settings, navigate to the section labeled On startup. You will see an option that says Open a specific page or set of pages. Click on this and remove any URLs that contain hi.ru.

Here are examples of entries to delete:

http://hi.ru
https://hi.ru
http://www.hi.ru

This step is essential as these URLs can automatically load each time you open Chrome, bringing back the hijacker even after removal.

Reset default search engine

Head over to the Search engine section within Settings. Confirm that your preferred search engine is selected and remove any hi.ru entries you find in the drop-down menu. This guarantees that your searches remain private and are not redirected to any malicious sites.

If you keep running into fake verification prompts, the steps in How To Remove Im Not A Robot On Google Chrome can help.

Clear browsing data

Returning to Chrome Settings, find More tools and select Clear browsing data. Choose a suitable time range; for thoroughness, select All time. Check the boxes for Cookies and other site data, and Cached images and files, then click Clear data.

By clicking Clear data, you remove any potentially harmful data that may have been stored by the hi.ru hijacker, helping to secure your browser against future threats. If you later need to re-allow prompts from a trusted site, follow How To Allow Notifications From A Specific Website In Google Chrome.

Final thoughts

With these straightforward steps, you've successfully removed the hi.ru hijacker from your Chrome browser. Regularly checking your browser settings and clearing your cache can prevent future occurrences and maintain a secure, smooth browsing experience.