Mac devices often come with a default search engine pre-set in the browser. While Safari typically uses Google as its default search engine, you might prefer using alternatives like Bing, DuckDuckGo, or Yahoo. Changing the default search engine is a straightforward process that allows you to use your preferred search tool.
This article discusses how to change the search engine in Safari and Chrome on your Mac in a few simple and easy steps.
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Change search engine on Safari on Mac
You’re not limited to using Google; several other options are available. However, many of these alternatives also collect data about you to create profiles, although advertising networks might not as aggressively use them as Google. Some choices include Microsoft’s Bing, Yahoo!, or the privacy-centric DuckDuckGo.
Additionally, you might prefer a search engine that better aligns with your cultural preferences in specific countries. Here are the steps to change the search engine on Safari:
Step 1: Open the Safari browser on your Mac.
Step 2: Click on the Safari tab beside the Apple logo at the top left corner of the screen, and then in the dropdown menu, click on Settings.
Step 3: Click on the Search tab and then click on the dropdown menu beside the Search engine.
Step 4: Choose the search engine of your choice from the dropdown menu.
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Change search engine on Chrome on Mac
To change the search engine on Chrome, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Open the Chrome browser on your Mac.
Step 2: Click on the Menu (triple vertical dots) icon at the top right corner, and then in the dropdown menu, click Settings.
Step 3: In the sidebar, click on Search engine and then on the right side, click on the dropdown menu beside the Search engine used in the address bar and choose the search engine of your choice.
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