How To Make Google Chrome As Default Search Engine [2026 Guide]

I am going to teach you how to set google.com as your default search engine in Google Chrome. This quick process ensures your searches are routed through Google with relevant and tailored results. Follow these steps to customize your browsing experience.

Make Google Chrome As Default Search Engine [2026 Guide]

Open the Google Chrome browser on your computer. Click the Chrome icon on your desktop or locate it through your start menu or applications folder. Open a new tab so you have a clear view of the address bar at the top.

Click the three vertical dots in the upper right corner. This is the menu button, sometimes called the more or customize menu. Click to reveal a drop down menu.

Select Settings. Chrome opens a new tab dedicated to your preferences. You will see categories in a left hand sidebar.

Click Search engine in the left hand sidebar. This takes you to the page where you can manage your search engines. If you plan to add or manage other providers later, see how to add a custom search engine in Chrome.

On the Search engine page, find the section labeled “Search engine used in the address bar” at the top. Click the drop down next to this label. Choose Google from the list of available search engines.

This ensures any search you make directly from the Chrome address bar uses Google as the primary search engine. Confirm the change by returning to any Chrome tab. Type a quick query in the address bar and press Enter.

You should see Google.com handling your search queries. If Chrome keeps switching to another provider, see how to fix Chrome defaulting to Bing. This adjustment helps you navigate the web with increased ease and improves the accuracy and relevance of your results.

Quick path

Menu (three dots) -> Settings -> Search engine -> "Search engine used in the address bar" -> Google

Final thoughts

You have successfully set Google.com as your default search engine in Chrome. Keep these steps handy if you ever reset your browser or move to a new device. To go further and set Chrome as your default browser on your PC, see make Chrome the default on Windows 11.