Looking to streamline your search experience across all browsers? Here’s a quick guide on how to set Google as your default search engine.
Setting default search engine in web browsers
To set Google as your default search engine on all web browsers, follow these steps:
1. Open your web browser and go to the search provider’s website (Google).
2. Click the three dots or gear icon in the top-right corner of the page.
3. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
4. Scroll down to the “Search engine” section and click the “Change search engine” button.
5. Choose Google as your default search engine from the list of available search providers.
6. If Google is not on the list, click “Add” and enter “Google Search” as the search provider’s name and “Google.com” as the search engine’s URL.
7. Click “Set as default” to make Google your default search engine.
8. Close and reopen your browser to ensure the changes take effect.
Tip: You can also add Google as a search provider or extension in some browsers, such as Chrome or Firefox. Help resources for specific browsers can provide more info on how to do this.
How to set Google as default search engine in Chrome
To set Google as your default search engine in Chrome, follow these simple steps:
1. Open Chrome and click the three dots icon in the top right corner.
2. Click on “Settings” and scroll down to “Search engine”.
3. Click on “Search engine used in the address bar” and select “Google” from the drop-down menu.
4. You can also add Google as a search engine provider by clicking “Manage search engines” and clicking the “Add” button next to Google.
5. To change the default search engine in other browsers like Safari, Edge, or Internet Explorer, go to the browser’s settings, find the “Search” or “Search engine” option, and select Google from the list of search providers.
Remember to save your changes and enjoy faster web searches with Google as your default search engine.
How to set Google as default search engine in Firefox
To set Google as the default search engine in Firefox, follow these steps:
1. Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of the screen.
2. Select “Options” from the drop-down menu.
3. In the left-hand sidebar, click on “Search.”
4. Under “Default Search Engine,” click on the drop-down menu and select “Google.”
5. Close the options tab, and you’re all set!
Note: These instructions may differ slightly depending on your browser version, but the general steps should be similar across all browsers. If you need more help, consult the help resources for your specific browser version or visit the Google Search Help page.
import requests
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup
def search_google(query):
url = 'https://www.google.com/search?q=' + query
page = requests.get(url)
soup = BeautifulSoup(page.content, 'html.parser')
links = soup.find_all('a')
for link in links:
href = link.get('href')
if "url?q=" in href and not "webcache" in href:
print(href.split("?q=")[1].split("&sa=U")[0])
query = input("Enter your search query: ")
search_google(query)
This code uses the requests library to send a GET request to the Google search page with the user’s query. Then, it uses BeautifulSoup to parse the HTML content of the search page and extract the links. Finally, it filters the URLs to exclude any links that contain “webcache” and prints the results.
While this code is not a complete search engine, it can provide you with a starting point to build your own tool.
How to set Google as default search engine in Safari
To set Google as your default search engine in Safari, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to the Safari web browser on your desktop or laptop.
2. Click on the “Safari” option in the top left corner of your screen.
3. Select “Preferences” from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on the “Search” tab.
5. Select “Google” from the drop-down menu next to “Search Engine.”
6. Close the Preferences window.
7. You’re all set! You can now search using Google in the Safari address bar or search bar.
Remember, these steps may vary slightly depending on your operating system and browser version, but the general process should be the same. Don’t hesitate to search online for more info if you’re having trouble.
Now you know how to change your default search engine in Safari to Google, but what about other browsers? Check out our article “How to Set Google as Your Default Search Engine on All Browsers” for more helpful tips!
How to set Google as default search engine in Microsoft Edge
To set Google as your default search engine in Microsoft Edge, follow these steps:
1. Open Microsoft Edge on your desktop or in desktop mode.
2. Click on the three dots on the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Click on “Settings” and then “Privacy, search, and services.”
4. Scroll down to “Services” and click on “Address bar and search.”
5. Click on “Manage search engines” and then “Add“.
6. Enter “Google” for the search engine name, “google.com” for the keyword, and “https://www.google.com/search?q=%s” for the URL.
7. Click on the three dots next to Google and select “Make default“.
8. Close the settings tab and start searching with Google!
Note: If you’re using a different browser, such as Internet Explorer or Google Chrome, the steps to change the default search engine may be slightly different. Check the browser’s settings or search for instructions online.
Adding, editing, and removing search engines in web browsers
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Adding a search engine | 1. Go to the search engine’s website 2. Right-click on the search bar 3. Select “Add as search engine” 4. Give the search engine a name and keyword 5. Click “Add” |
| Editing a search engine | 1. Go to the browser’s settings 2. Find the search engine settings 3. Locate the search engine you want to edit 4. Click “Edit” 5. Change the name or keyword 6. Click “Save” |
| Removing a search engine | 1. Go to the browser’s settings 2. Find the search engine settings 3. Locate the search engine you want to remove 4. Click “Remove” 5. Confirm the removal |
