How to make google default search engine?

Today I am going to tell you some important things about making google default search engine. Nowadays a lot of people are interested in these things. So how to make google default search engine? Actually, it is a simple process on most browsers. If you want, you can make Google your default search engine on any web browser in a few simple steps. 

How to change default search engines? Every desktop or mobile lets you change your default search engine. Because of that, you can search with your preferred service right from the search or address bar. Most browsers start with Google as the default. If it has been changed, you can easily switch it back. But the Microsoft browsers do not start with Google as the default. Usually, you can find the default search engine setting in your browser’s Settings or Options menu.

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How to make Google default search engine in Google Chrome?

  • First, you have to open your Google Chrome browser, on your computer.
  • Next, you have to click on the three dots More icon at the top right of the window. 
  • You should select Settings in the menu that pops up.
  • Then you have to find the Search Engine on the left side of the Chrome Settings menu and choose “Google.”

If you want to set Google on your Android or iPhone’s Chrome app first of all you have to start the Chrome app. Then you should tap the three dots at the bottom right of the screen and choose “Settings.”After that, you have to tap on the Search engine button and choose Google. 

Make Google default search engine in Firefox

  • First, you have to open the Firefox browser on your computer.
  • Then you can click on the three stacked horizontal lines Menu (the hamburger menu) icon at the top right corner of the screen.
  • You should choose “Options” in the menu that appears.
  • Then you can select Search on the left side of the Options menu.
  • In the Default Search Engine section, you have to choose Google from the drop-down menu.

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 You can change the default search engine if you use Firefox on your Android or iPhone. So what are the main steps? First, you have to start the Firefox app and tap the three dots. If you are an Android user, you can find these dots at the top right of the screen. On the iPhone, it is at the bottom right. Then you can choose “Settings.”Next, you have to tap “Search” and select “Google.” If it is not already the default, tap “Set as default.”

How to make Google the default search engine in Safari?

Google should automatically be your default search engine. But there is a quick way to check and change it if you need to. First, you have open Safari. Then you should move your mouse over the Safari tab and select Preferences. After that, you can select the Search tab and the first option you should see is for the search engine. If Google is not already set, select the drop-down menu, and choose it. After that close the preferences and double-check to make sure it worked.

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If you want to change the options on Safari for iOS or iPadOS, how can you do that? Actually, it is a different process. Therefore you have to go to the Settings app and search for Safari. The first option is for the search engine. Change it accordingly if Google is not already set.

Make Google the default search engine in Opera

Actually, there are a few simple steps to follow. So you have to open Opera and click on the Gear icon on the lower left side of the screen. This will open the Settings menu. In the Settings menu, you have to scroll down until you see the Search Engine section. After that, you can click on the drop-down menu next to the phrase Set Which Search Engine in the Search Engine section. Then you can select Google Search from that menu.

If you want you can make Google the default search engine in Internet Explorer too. So you have to open Internet Explorer on your computer first. Then you can click the gear icon at the top right of the screen. Next click “Manage Add-ons.” After that, you have to click “Find more toolbars and extensions” at the bottom of the window.

Then you should find Google Search and then click “Add.” To confirm, you have to click “Add” again. Then tap “Close” to close the Manage Add-ons window. After that click the gear icon and choose “Manage Add-ons” again. Click the “Search Providers” button. Click Google Search. Then you have to click on “Set as default”.

Make Google the default search engine in Microsoft Edge

You have to open Microsoft Edge on your computer. You have to click on the three dots(the hamburger menu)  More icon at the top right of the window. Then you can choose Settings in the menu that pops up.

On the next screen, on the left side, you should select Privacy, Search, and Services. Then you have to scroll all the way to the bottom and click on Address Bar and Search.

Then you should click on the drop-down menu that is next to the phrase Search Engine Used in the Address Bar. After that, you can choose Google from that drop-down menu. 

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If you are using Edge on your Android or iPhone, you can make Google the default search engine easily. Therefore you have to start Microsoft Edge first. And tap the three dots in the lower right of the screen. Then you should choose “Settings” and tap “Advanced Settings”. After that, you have to click “Search Engine” (which is probably currently set to Bing). Then tap “Others…” and tap “Google.”

If you want you can make Google the default search engine in Internet Explorer too. So you have to open Internet Explorer on your computer first. Then you can click the gear icon at the top right of the screen. Next click “Manage Add-ons.” After that, you have to click “Find more toolbars and extensions” at the bottom of the window. Then you should find Google Search and then click “Add.” To confirm, you have to click “Add” again.

Then tap “Close” to close the Manage Add-ons window. After that click the gear icon and choose “Manage Add-ons” again. Click the “Search Providers” button. Click Google Search. Then you have to click on “Set as default”. So you can make google default search engines very easily in these ways.