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How to Change the Default Search Engine in Microsoft Edge

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Updated onMay 14, 2024

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Changing the default search engine on Edge is simple and easy to do. By default, the browser uses Bing, but you can quickly switch to another option such as Google, MSN or DuckDuckGo in just a few steps:

How to change the default search engine in Microsoft Edge

Wrapping up

Edge is one of the top browsers on the market. And because it keepsadding cutting-edge features like Microsoft Start and Background Tab Summary, it will probably stay at the top of the game.

Though Microsoft recommends using Bing, the default search engine in Edge for the best experience. The browser fully integrates the search engine and supports Bing-powered features likeVisual Search.

That said, many users still prefer the quality of search results of browsers like Google or the privacy offered byDuckDuckGo.

Regardless of your reasons, follow the guidelines above to change the default search engine in Microsoft Edge.

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Ivan Jenic

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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.