How to Change Edge from Bing to Google: A Complete Guide

By Cepy 8/26/2023 Post a Comment

Hi Online Friends,

If you are using Microsoft Edge as your default browser, you might have noticed that it uses Bing as the default search engine. Bing is Microsoft's own search engine, and it offers some features that Google doesn't, such as rewards, news, and integration with Microsoft services. However, some people prefer Google for its simplicity, speed, and accuracy. If you are one of them, you might be wondering how to change Edge from Bing to Google.

In this article, I will show you how to do that in a few simple steps. I have experience with changing Edge from Bing to Google, and I will share with you some tips and tricks along the way. By the end of this article, you will be able to use Google as your default search engine in Edge, and enjoy the benefits of both browsers.

Why Change Edge from Bing to Google?

The Benefits of Google

Google is the most popular and widely used search engine in the world. It has a market share of over 90%, which means that most people trust it to find what they are looking for on the web. Google is known for its fast and accurate results, its simple and intuitive interface, and its advanced features such as voice search, image search, maps, translate, and more.

Google also has a huge ecosystem of products and services that work seamlessly with each other. For example, you can use Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, Google Docs, Google Calendar, YouTube, and more with your Google account. You can also sync your bookmarks, history, passwords, and settings across all your devices using Chrome or the Google app.

The Benefits of Edge

Edge is Microsoft's new browser that replaced Internet Explorer in 2015. It is based on Chromium, the same engine that powers Chrome and other browsers. Edge is fast, secure, and compatible with most websites and extensions. It also has some unique features that make it stand out from other browsers.

For example, Edge has a built-in PDF reader, a reading mode that removes distractions from web pages, a collections feature that lets you organize your web content into folders, a vertical tabs feature that lets you see more tabs at once, and a privacy dashboard that lets you control how your data is collected and shared. Edge also integrates with Microsoft services such as Outlook, OneDrive, Office 365, Skype, Xbox Live, and more.

How to Change Edge from Bing to Google

Step 1: Open Edge Settings

To change Edge from Bing to Google, you need to access the settings menu of the browser. You can do this by clicking on the three dots icon at the top right corner of the browser window. Then select Settings from the drop-down menu.

You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + , (comma) to open the settings menu.

Step 2: Select Privacy, Search and Services

In the settings menu, you will see several categories on the left side of the screen. Select Privacy, Search and Services from the list.

This will open a new page where you can adjust various options related to privacy, security, browsing data, permissions, and search engines.

Step 3: Scroll Down to Address Bar and Search

On the Privacy, Search and Services page, scroll down until you see a section called Address Bar and Search. This is where you can change the default search engine for Edge.

You will see a drop-down menu under Search Engine Used in the Address Bar. Click on it to see the available options.

Step 4: Select Google from the List

In the drop-down menu, you will see Bing as the default option. You will also see other search engines that you have visited or added before. To change Edge from Bing to Google, select Google from the list.

If you don't see Google in the list, you can add it manually by following these steps:

Open a new tab in Edge and go to www.google.com.
Go back to the settings menu and refresh the page.
Click on the drop-down menu again and select Manage Search Engines.
You will see a list of all the search engines that are available for Edge. Click on Add next to Google.
Enter a name for the search engine (such as Google) and a keyword (such as g) in the fields provided.
Enter https://www.google.com/search?q=%s as the URL with %s in place of query.
Click on Add to confirm.
Go back to the drop-down menu and select Google as the default search engine.

Step 5: Enjoy Google Search in Edge

Congratulations! You have successfully changed Edge from Bing to Google. Now, whenever you type something in the address bar of Edge, it will use Google to search the web. You will also see Google's logo and suggestions as you type.

You can also use the keyword that you assigned to Google (such as g) to quickly search using Google. For example, if you type g cats in the address bar, it will take you to Google's results page for cats.

A Detailed Table Breakdown Related to Edge Bing to Google

Feature	Bing	Google
Market Share	2.71%	92.47%
Speed	Fast	Faster
Accuracy	Good	Better
Interface	Clean and Modern	Simple and Minimalist
Features	Rewards, News, Maps, Images, Videos, Shopping, Travel, Finance, Health, and more.	Voice Search, Image Search, Maps, Translate, News, Videos, Shopping, Books, Scholar, Finance, and more.
Ecosystem	Microsoft Services such as Outlook, OneDrive, Office 365, Skype, Xbox Live, and more.	Google Products and Services such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, Google Docs, Google Calendar, YouTube, and more.
Privacy	Collects and shares some data with third parties for advertising and personalization purposes. Allows users to opt out of some tracking and targeting features.	Collects and shares more data with third parties for advertising and personalization purposes. Allows users to manage their privacy settings and delete their activity history.
Extensions	Supports most Chrome extensions and some Edge-specific extensions.	Supports thousands of Chrome extensions and some Google-specific extensions.
Social Media Integration	Integrates with Facebook and Twitter for social search results and sharing.	Integrates with Google+ and other Google services for social search results and sharing.
Innovation	Constantly improves its features and functionality to compete with Google.	Constantly innovates and introduces new features and functionality to stay ahead of the competition.

FAQ about Edge Bing to Google

How do I change Edge from Bing to Google on Android?

To change Edge from Bing to Google on Android, follow these steps:

Open the Edge app on your Android device.
Tap on the three dots icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Select Settings from the menu that appears.
Select Privacy and Security from the list of options.
Select Default Search Engine under Search Settings.
Select Google from the list of available search engines.
You can also add a new search engine by tapping on Add Search Engine at the bottom of the list.
Enter a name for the search engine (such as Google) and a keyword (such as g) in the fields provided.
Enter https://www.google.com/search?q=%s as the URL with %s in place of query.
Tap on Save to confirm.
Select Google as the default search engine from the list.
You have successfully changed Edge from Bing to Google on Android.

How do I change Edge from Bing to Google on iOS?

To change Edge from Bing to Google on iOS, follow these steps:

Open the Edge app on your iOS device.
Tap on the three dots icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Select Settings from the menu that appears.
Select Privacy and Security from the list of options.
Select Default Search Engine under Search Settings.
Select Googlefrom the list of available search engines.
You can also add a new search engine by tapping on Add Search Engine at the bottom of the list.
Enter a name for the search engine (such as Google) and a keyword (such as g) in the fields provided.
Enter https://www.google.com/search?q=%s as the URL with %s in place of query.
Tap on Save to confirm.
Select Google as the default search engine from the list.
You have successfully changed Edge from Bing to Google on iOS.

How do I change Edge from Bing to Google on Mac?

To change Edge from Bing to Google on Mac, follow these steps:

Open the Edge app on your Mac.
Click on the three dots icon at the top right corner of the browser window.
Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
Select Privacy, Search and Services from the list of categories on the left side of the screen.
Scroll down to Address Bar and Search and click on the drop-down menu under Search Engine Used in the Address Bar.
Select Google from the list of available search engines.
If you don't see Google in the list, you can add it manually by following these steps:

Open a new tab in Edge and go to www.google.com.
Go back to the settings menu and refresh the page.
Click on the drop-down menu again and select Manage Search Engines.
You will see a list of all the search engines that are available for Edge. Click on Add next to Google.
Enter a name for the search engine (such as Google) and a keyword (such as g) in the fields provided.
Enter https://www.google.com/search?q=%s as the URL with %s in place of query.
Click on Add to confirm.
Go back to the drop-down menu and select Google as the default search engine.

You have successfully changed Edge from Bing to Google on Mac.

How do I change Edge from Bing to Google on Windows 10?

To change Edge from Bing to Google on Windows 10, follow these steps:

Open the Edge app on your Windows 10 device.
Click on the three dots icon at the top right corner of the browser window.
Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
Select Privacy, Search and Services from the list of categories on the left side of the screen.
Scroll down to Address Bar and Search and click on the drop-down menu under Search Engine Used in the Address Bar.
Select Google from the list of available search engines.
If you don't see Google in the list, you can add it manually by following these steps:

Open a new tab in Edge and go to www.google.com.
Go back to the settings menu and refresh the page.
Click on the drop-down menu again and select Manage Search Engines.
You will see a list of all the search engines that are available for Edge. Click on Add next to Google.
Enter a name for the search engine (such as Google) and a keyword (such as g) in the fields provided.
Enter https://www.google.com/search?q=%s as the URL with %s in place of query.
Click on Add to confirm.
Go back to the drop-down menu and select Google as the default search engine.

You have successfully changed Edge from Bing to Google on Windows 10.

How do I change Edge from Bing to Google on Linux?

To change Edge from Bing to Google on Linux, follow these steps:

Openthe Edge app on your Linux device.
Click on the three dots icon at the top right corner of the browser window.
Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
Select Privacy, Search and Services from the list of categories on the left side of the screen.
Scroll down to Address Bar and Search and click on the drop-down menu under Search Engine Used in the Address Bar.
Select Google from the list of available search engines.
If you don't see Google in the list, you can add it manually by following these steps:

Open a new tab in Edge and go to www.google.com.
Go back to the settings menu and refresh the page.
Click on the drop-down menu again and select Manage Search Engines.
You will see a list of all the search engines that are available for Edge. Click on Add next to Google.
Enter a name for the search engine (such as Google) and a keyword (such as g) in the fields provided.
Enter https://www.google.com/search?q=%s as the URL with %s in place of query.
Click on Add to confirm.
Go back to the drop-down menu and select Google as the default search engine.

You have successfully changed Edge from Bing to Google on Linux.

How do I change Edge from Bing to Google on Chromebook?

To change Edge from Bing to Google on Chromebook, follow these steps:

Open the Edge app on your Chromebook.
Click on the three dots icon at the top right corner of the browser window.
Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
Select Privacy, Search and Services from the list of categories on the left side of the screen.
Scroll down to Address Bar and Search and click on the drop-down menu under Search Engine Used in the Address Bar.
Select Google from the list of available search engines.
If you don't see Google in the list, you can add it manually by following these steps:

Open a new tab in Edge and go to www.google.com.
Go back to the settings menu and refresh the page.
Click on the drop-down menu again and select Manage Search Engines.
You will see a list of all the search engines that are available for Edge. Click on Add next to Google.
Enter a name for the search engine (such as Google) and a keyword (such as g) in the fields provided.
Enter https://www.google.com/search?q=%s asthe URL with %s in place of query.
Click on Add to confirm.
Go back to the drop-down menu and select Google as the default search engine.

You have successfully changed Edge from Bing to Google on Chromebook.

How do I change Edge from Bing to Google on iPad?

To change Edge from Bing to Google on iPad, follow these steps:

Open the Edge app on your iPad.
Tap on the three dots icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Select Settings from the menu that appears.
Select Privacy and Security from the list of options.
Select Default Search Engine under Search Settings.
Select Google from the list of available search engines.
You can also add a new search engine by tapping on Add Search Engine at the bottom of the list.
Enter a name for the search engine (such as Google) and a keyword (such as g) in the fields provided.
Enter https://www.google.com/search?q=%s as the URL with %s in place of query.
Tap on Save to confirm.
Select Google as the default search engine from the list.
You have successfully changed Edge from Bing to Google on iPad.

How do I change Edge from Bing to Google on iPhone?

To change Edge from Bing to Google on iPhone, follow these steps:

Open the Edge app on your iPhone.
Tap on the three dots icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Select Settings from the menu that appears.
Select Privacy and Security from the list of options.
Select Default Search Engine under Search Settings.
Select Google

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