The default Search Engine in Google Chrome… you guessed it – Google. However, you can change to any search provider you want with a few simple clicks. Given that Google’s popular web browser is available on all leading desktop and mobile platforms, we will show you how you can change the default search engine in Chrome on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.
Change Default Search Engine in Chrome
While Google Chrome already offers a number of built-in options for default search, you can also add, edit or remove any search engines you want. Today we’re going to show you how you can use your favorite search provider on both your computer and smartphone. Using our tutorial, you can not only set the default search engine in Chrome, but also remove the default search engine in Chrome. So without further delay, let’s check out how we can change the default search options in Google Chrome on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.
Change Default Search Engine in Chrome on Windows, Mac and Linux
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 the ‘More’ button (three dots) in the top right. Click on ‘Settings’ from the drop-down menu.
Note: You can also enter the Chrome settings by typing. chrome://settings In the Chrome address bar and pressing Enter.
- Now select ‘Search Engine’ in the left pane or go to ‘Search engine used in address bar’. Click the down arrow.
- Choose a new default search engine from the available options.
- You can also add, edit or remove other search engines. To do this, go to ‘Search Engine’ > ‘Manage Search Engines’ on the same settings page.
- Now click the ‘More’ button [1] You can also select the ‘Add’ button next to a search option to edit or delete manually. [2] To add any search provider of your choice.
This much. 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 press ‘Settings’. (If you can’t see the three dots, tap the tab counter first to access the menu).
- Then, under ‘Basic Information’, tap ‘Search engine’. You can now choose the search engine you want to use. As you can see, I chose the privacy oriented one DuckDuckGo.
To add more search engine options, simply visit a search provider in Chrome; automatically added to the list.
Change Default Search Engine in Chrome on iOS and iPadOS
How you change the default search engine on iPhone and iPad differs little from how you do it on Android. Here’s how to change the default search engine in Chrome on iOS and iPadOS:
- Open Chrome on your iPhone or iPad. Now tap on ‘More’ (three dots) > ‘Settings’.
- Now tap on ‘Search engine’ and select your desired search provider.
As with Android, recently visited and used search engines will be added as options for your default search engine.
Use Your Preferred Search Provider on Your PC and Smartphone with Chrome
Now that you know how to change your default search provider in Google Chrome, you can easily switch whenever you want. So go ahead, switch and let us know which search engine you prefer and why. If it’s Google you’re trying to avoid in the first place, you can also check out our list of Google Chrome alternatives.
