Whatto Know

• Tap the Chromemenubutton (three dots),then tapSettings>Search Engine.Choose fromBing,Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, orEcosia.
• Chrome iOS tips: TapNew Incognito Modeto surf privately.Tap themicrophonefor voice search. Tap and holdSearchfor a QR scanner.
• To change Chrome's default search engine on a PC or Mac, go tomenu>Settings>Search Engines>Manage Search Engines.

This article explains how to change the default search engine from Google to another option when using the Chrome browser on an iOS device, such as an iPhone or iPad. Instructions cover iOS 12 and later.

Change the Default Search Engine of Chrome App on iOS

Chrome lets you change the settings for the search engine on iOS.

1. Open the Chrome browser on your iOS device.

2. Tap the Chromemenubutton (three horizontally aligned dots) at the bottom of the screen when in portrait mode or at the top when in landscape mode.

3. Select Settingsin the pop-up menuto display the Chrome Settings.

4. Tap Search Engine.

   

5. Tap to place a checkmarknext to the search engine you prefer.Selections are Google, Yahoo, Bing, and DuckDuckGo in iOS 12 and iOS 11. iOS 13 includes all these plus Ecosia.

   The iOS app doesn't support adding other search engines.

6. SelectSettingsat the top of the screen to return to the previous screen.

7. SelectDone to exit the Chrome Settings.

   

If you want to use a search engine that isn't listed in the Chrome Search Engine settings, go to your favorite search engine in Safari on your iPhone and create a shortcut icon for that page for the Home screen. 

Tips for Using the Chrome App on iOS Devices

Little-known features of the iOS Chrome app that enhance your experience include:

• Incognito Mode: Enter Incognito Mode by tappingNew Incognito Tabon the Chrome menu. With this setting, you can surf the internet without leaving a record of the sites you visit on your iOS device. However, it doesn't prevent websites from tracking you.
• Voice Search: Enable Voice Search by tapping themicrophoneicon in the Chrome search bar. It's preferable to typing long URLs. If you are on a web page, tap and hold theSearchicon (the plus sign) at the bottom of the screen (or at the top when in landscape mode) and selectVoice Searchfrom the pop-up menu.
• QR Code scanner: Display a QR code scanner by tapping and holding theSearchicon. SelectScan QR Codefrom the pop-up menu. Position the code in the frame on the screen, and the relevant link launches immediately.
• Share web pages: Tap theShareicon (the box with an arrow) in the Chrome search field to display the iOS Sharing screen. From there, you can send a web page link in an email, message, or X (formerly Twitter) post or add it to Notes, Reminders, or other apps and services.

Change the Default Search Engine on Chrome on a Computer

Changing the default search engine in the Chrome browser on your computer is as easy as on the app.

1. Open a web page in the Chrome browser on your computer.

2. Select the Chromemenu button (three vertically aligned dots) in the upper-right corner of the browser window. 

   

3. SelectSettings from the drop-down menu.

   

4. SelectSearch engine in the left sidebar.

5. Select Manage search engines.

   

6. Select thethree dots next to the search engine you prefer.

   

7. SelectMake defaultfrom the pop-up menu.