Google Search, or simply Google, is used by millions across the globe for search queries every day. It doesn’t matter if you use Google Chrome or another web browser. Most of the time, Google is the search engine that is used. Whether you’re looking fora new Android phone, how to travel with a minimal carbon footprint, or wondering what something looked like in the past, Google is your friend. For many years, Google has reigned as the most popular search engine with the most reliable results.

Despite Bing’s recent gains after adding an AI chat feature, Google Search is still the undisputed leader. This guide shows how to make Google your default search engine on any browser.

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Update your search engine on the Google Chrome browser

Google Search is the default search engine for Chrome. If that changed, here’s how to restore it.

Chrome on a PC or Mac

The Chrome browser has the same layout for Windows PCs, Mac computers, and Chromebooks. The instructions to change the default search engine on the desktop version of Google Chrome are the same for these platforms.

You can customize shortcuts to quickly access other search engines by using theManage search engines and site searchoption.

A hand holding a Samsung phone showing the Circle to Search feature

Chrome on Android

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It’s even easier to change the search engine on an Android phone.

This is the first in a series of screenshots showing how to change the default search engine in Chrome.

Chrome on iOS and iPadOS

It takes a few more taps to get to Chrome settings on an iPhone.

Make Google the default in the Apple Safari browser

If you own an iPhone, an iPad, or a Mac, the default browser is Apple Safari. Google Search has been the default search engine for Apple products since 2017. If that changed, here’s how to switch back.

Safari on an iPhone and iPad

The iPhone and iPad have a central location for many settings. That’s where you’ll find the search engine options for the Safari browser.

Safari on a Mac

On a Mac, you change the search engine within the browser.

Make Google the default search engine on Firefox

Firefox has been losing ground to Chrome and Safari but still has a dedicated user base that like its independent nature. Mozilla’s browser uses Google Search as the default. Here’s how to double-check that setting and switch it.

Firefox on a desktop computer

Firefox on a phone

Firefox is available as an app for Android and iOS, and the layout is nearly the same.

Swap Bing for Google Search on the Microsoft Edge browser

Edge was falling behind in popularity, but Microsoft revived interest withBing Chat. If you use Edge but still prefer Google Search, here’s how to make it the default search engine.

Edge on a desktop computer

Microsoft is working hard to keep Bing alive and doesn’t make it easy to switch to Google Search. You have to dig a little deeper to find that option.

Edge on a phone

The Microsoft Edge browser is available on Android and iOS. You might also have Edge on your phone if you use Edge on your desktop. Here’s how to make Google the default search engine in the mobile Edge browser.

Change to Google in the Opera browser

There are dozens ofbrowsers for Android, iPhone, and desktop. The browsers mentioned above eclipse most others. Opera stands out from the crowd of alternatives as a browser that has been available since 1995, in the early days of the internet. Google Search is the default for Opera. If it’s been changed, here’s how to pick Google again.

Opera on a desktop computer

Opera’s browser looks different from most, yet the settings are similar to others.

Opera on Android

Opera is available in the Play Store as an alternative browser. Like most other browsers, Google Search is the default. Here’s how to switch back if that changed.

Opera on an iPhone

Opera became available on the iPhone in 2010 when Apple began easing some restrictions. If you use Opera and want to check the default search engine, here’s how.

Google has become synonymous with search. People no longer say, “Search it on the web.” They say, “Google it.” There are other options like Bing, DuckDuckGo, Ecosia, You.com, and website-specific search engines. So far, Google has outclassed the challengers with better results and more features. Google even hasspecial search operators to refine your resultsand find exactly what you need.

With a better algorithm than other browsers, you get relevant information with just a few keystrokes, which is only possible with Google Search. Make Google your default search engine on your favorite browser.

This is the second in a series of screenshots showing how to change the default search engine in Chrome.

This is the third in a series of screenshots showing how to change the default search engine in Chrome.