The default search engine in Google Chrome is…you guessed it – Google. However, you can change it to any search engine of your choice with just a few simple clicks. Since Google’s popular web browser is available on all major desktop and mobile platforms, we’ll show you how you can change the default search engine in Chrome on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
Change the default search engine in Chrome
Although Google Chrome already has a bunch of built-in options for default search, you can also add, edit, or remove search engines of your choice. Today we are going to show you how to use your favorite search engine on your computer and smartphone. By using our tutorial, you can not only set default search engine on Chrome but also remove default search engine in Chrome. So, without further ado, let’s see how we can change the default search options in Google Chrome on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
Change the Default Search Engine in Chrome on Windows, Mac, and Linux
To note: I’m using Windows for this demo, but the process for changing the default search engine in Chrome is the same on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- Open Google Chrome and click on the “More” button (three dots) at the top right. In the drop-down menu, click on “Settings”.
To note: You can also enter Chrome settings by typing chrome://settings in the Chrome address bar and hit enter.
- Now select ‘Search Engine’ from the left pane or scroll down to ‘Search Engine Used in Address Bar’. Click the down arrow.
- Select a new default search engine from the available options.
- You can also add, modify or remove other search engines. To do this, on the same settings page, go to ‘Search engine’ > ‘Manage search engines’.
- Now click on the “More” button [1] next to a search option to edit or delete it manually. You can also select the “Add” button [2] to add any search engine of your choice.
That’s it. You have successfully changed the default search engine in Chrome on your computer.
Change Default Search Engine in Chrome on Android
- Open the Chrome app and tap “More” (three dots) in the top right corner. Now tap on “Settings”. (If you don’t see the three dots, tap the tab counter first to access the menu).
- Then, under “Basics”, tap on “Search engine”. You can now select the search engine you want to use. As you can see, I have chosen confidentiality DuckDuckGo.
To add more search engine options, just visit a search engine in Chrome and it will automatically be added to the list.
Change the Default Search Engine in Chrome on iOS and iPadOS
How you change the default search engine on iPhone and iPad varies very slightly from how you do it on Android. So here’s how to change the default search engine in Chrome on iOS and iPadOS:
- Open Chrome on your iPhone or iPad. Now tap “More” (three dots) > “Settings”.
- Now tap on “Search Engine” and select the search engine of your choice.
Like on Android, recently visited and used search engines will be added as options for your default search engine.
Use your favorite search engine with Chrome on your computer and smartphone
Now that you know how to change your default search engine in Google Chrome, you can easily switch anytime. So go ahead, make the switch and let us know which search engine you prefer and why. You can also check out our list of Google Chrome alternatives if it’s Google you’re trying to avoid in the first place.
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