You can use the address bar (omnibox) to search the web. In some countries, Google Search is Chrome's default search engine. In others, you may be asked to choose your default search engine. You can change your default search engine at any time.
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You can change your default search engine in Google Chrome on Android, but site search shortcuts are not supported like they are on a computer.
To set your default search engine, open Chrome and tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Then go to Settings and tap Search engine.
You will see a list of available search engines such as Google Search, Bing, or DuckDuckGo. Tap the one you prefer, and Chrome will use it for all searches made from the address bar.
However, Chrome on Android does not allow you to create custom site search shortcuts (like typing a keyword and pressing Tab to search a specific site). This feature is currently limited to the desktop version of Chrome.
As an alternative, you can bookmark frequently used search pages or create home screen shortcuts for specific websites. This can help you access site-specific searches more quickly.
In summary, while you can easily change your default search engine in Chrome on Android, advanced features like site search shortcuts are only available on the desktop version.
Set your default search engine
- On your Android device, open Chrome
.
- At the top right, tap More
Settings.
- Under "Basics," tap Search engine.
- Select the search engine that you want to use.
- Your recently visited search engines are added as options.
