But if the default search engine is a site you’re not fond of, you may want to change it.
It’s a lot faster than manually visiting a site like Google and then typing your query since you can skip an entire step. The default search engine is listed in the address bar. When you attempt to search the address bar, it will automatically redirect you to the site preferred by your browser. Let us know in the comment section if you’re ready to take charge of your data using DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused search engine.Check out our video guide to changing the default search engine:ĭid you know that your browser’s address bar isn’t just for visiting websites? You can also use it to search the web automatically.Įvery web browser has its own default search provider. The answer to which is the best overall search engine comes down to whether you’re willing to sacrifice a small amount of convenience in return for your privacy. To return to normal browsing using Google you will have to disable the DuckDuckGo extension from Chrome. You are set to browse the internet without being tracked. On the pop-up message that comes up, select Add to extensions Step 3: Search for DuckDuckGo and click on the first link you get.
Alternatively, click on this link to open the Google extension store Step 2: Click on the hamburger icon on the left hand and open the Chrome extension store. Step 1: Click on the three-dotted icon on the top right-hand corner of the screen, select More Tools and then Extensions Read More: Getting started with DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused search engine Adding DuckDuckGo to Google Chrome Step 4: Choose the first option of DuckDuckGo and click on the Add to Firefox button to automatically add the DuckDuckGo search engine to Firefox Step 3: Type in DuckDuckGo in the Find add-ons box to search for DuckDuckGo in the Mozilla extension store
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