Changing from Bing to Google is usually a quick browser setting adjustment. In Chrome, open the search-engine settings and select Google. In Edge, find Address bar and search under Privacy, search, and services and choose Google. In Firefox, open Settings > Search and select Google as the Default Search Engine.
If Bing continues to appear after the change, look beyond the default search-engine setting. Check your extensions, startup settings, installed applications, and browser security settings.
A persistent change back to Bing can indicate that another program or browser component is modifying your settings.
Once Google is selected and your browser passes a quick address-bar search test, you are all set.
Let’s learn everything in detail!
How to Change From Bing to Google
Before changing anything, it helps to understand what you are actually changing. Your browser has a default search engine, which is the service it uses when you type a search directly into the address bar.
For example, if you type weather tomorrow into Chrome’s address bar and Google is your default search engine, Chrome sends that search to Google. If Bing is selected, the same search goes to Bing.
Changing the default search engine does not normally remove Bing from your computer. It simply tells your browser to use Google instead of Bing for searches.
The steps below cover the most common browsers.
- To change from Bing to Google in Chrome, go to Settings > Search engine and select Google as the search engine used in the address bar.
- To change from Bing to Google in Microsoft Edge, go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Address bar and search and select Google.
- To change from Bing to Google in Firefox, go to Settings > Search > Default Search Engine and choose Google.
- After selecting Google, close and reopen your browser and test a search from the address bar.
- If Bing keeps returning, check your browser extensions, startup settings, installed programs, and browser policies for anything that may be changing your search engine.
Let’s learn in detail!
1: Change Bing to Google in Google Chrome
If you use Google Chrome, changing the search engine is pretty straightforward. Start by opening Chrome on your computer. Then select the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner of the browser window and choose Settings.
In the Settings page, look for the Search engine section. You can also use Chrome’s Settings search box and type search engine to find the setting faster.
Open Search engine, and you should see an option for the search engine used in the address bar. If it currently says Bing, select the available search-engine menu and choose Google.
Chrome should save the change automatically. You can now open a new tab and type something into the address bar. Press Enter, and your search should open using Google.
This is the simplest solution when Chrome is using Bing normally and there are no other settings interfering with your browser.
2: Change Bing to Google in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge often uses Bing as its default search engine, so this is a common setting users want to change.
Open Microsoft Edge, select the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner, and choose Settings. From the Settings page, select Privacy, search, and services.
Scroll down until you find the Services section. Look for an option related to the address bar and search. Depending on your Edge version, you may need to open Address bar and search to see the available options.
Find the setting that controls the search engine used in the address bar. Select it and choose Google from the available search engines.
Once Google is selected, open a new Edge tab and type a search term directly into the address bar. If everything is working correctly, Edge should now send that search to Google rather than Bing.
Keep in mind that changing the address-bar search engine does not necessarily change the search box displayed on every new-tab page. Edge can have separate settings for the new tab experience, so make sure you are testing by typing directly into the address bar.
3: Change Bing to Google in Mozilla Firefox
Firefox gives you another simple way to switch search engines.
Open Mozilla Firefox, then select the menu button in the upper-right corner. Choose Settings and open the Search section.
Look for Default Search Engine. This setting determines which search provider Firefox uses when you search from the address bar.
Select Google from the list. Firefox should apply the change immediately.
Now open a new browser tab and type a search phrase into the address bar. Press Enter and check whether the results are coming from Google.
Firefox may also show a separate list of available search engines. You can leave Bing available if you occasionally want to use it. Selecting Google as the default simply makes Google the automatic choice for regular searches.
Check Whether Google Is Really Your Default Search Engine
After changing the setting, it is worth performing a quick test.
Open a new browser tab and type something simple, such as latest weather or Windows 11 settings, into the address bar. Do not manually open Google first. Instead, let the browser process the search normally.
If the results page opens on Google, the change worked.
If Bing still opens, do not immediately change the same setting again. Something else may be controlling your browser. This can happen because of a browser extension, unwanted software, browser policy, or another setting.
Testing the address bar is important because the browser’s homepage and search engine are not always the same thing. You can have Google as your search engine while still having another website configured as your homepage.
Remove Extensions That Keep Changing Your Search Engine
If you changed your search engine to Google but it keeps switching back to Bing, check your browser extensions.
In Chrome, open Menu > Extensions > Manage Extensions. In Edge, go to Menu > Extensions > Manage extensions. Firefox users can open Menu > Add-ons and themes > Extensions.
Look through the installed extensions and pay attention to anything you do not recognize or anything related to search, shopping, coupons, new tabs, or browser customization.
If you installed an extension recently and the Bing problem started afterward, that extension may be responsible.
Disable suspicious extensions first rather than removing everything at once. Then test your search engine again. If the problem disappears, you can remove the extension permanently.
Check Your Browser’s Startup and Homepage Settings
A browser can also open Bing because of its startup page or homepage settings.
Open your browser’s Settings and search for startup, homepage, or new tab. Review the websites listed there.
If Bing is configured as your startup page, you can replace it with the page you prefer. However, remember that the startup page and default search engine are separate settings.
For example, your browser could open Google when it starts while still using Bing for address-bar searches. Changing both settings gives you more control over the browser experience.
Check for Unwanted Software
If Bing keeps returning after you have changed the browser settings and removed suspicious extensions, check your computer for unwanted software.
Some potentially unwanted programs can modify browser settings without making the change obvious. This is especially worth checking if your browser has also started showing unexpected pop-ups, unfamiliar search pages, strange advertisements, or redirects.
On Windows, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps and review recently installed programs. If you see an application you do not recognize and it appeared around the same time the browser problem started, research it before removing it.
You should also run a scan with your trusted Windows security software. Avoid downloading random programs that claim they can instantly repair your browser, because some of them can create additional problems.
Reset the Browser if Bing Still Comes Back
If none of the previous steps works, your browser settings may have been changed in several places. A browser reset can restore many settings to their original configuration.
Before resetting, make sure important browser information such as passwords, bookmarks, and other data is properly synchronized or backed up according to the browser you use.
After the reset, reopen the browser and select Google as your default search engine. Then test a search from the address bar.
A reset should be considered a later troubleshooting step rather than the first thing you try. In many cases, simply changing the default search engine or removing a problematic extension solves the issue.
FAQs
Why does my browser keep using Bing instead of Google?
The most common reason is that Bing is still selected as the default search engine. However, if you already changed that setting and Bing keeps returning, a browser extension, unwanted application, or browser policy may be changing the setting.
Can I completely remove Bing from my browser?
Usually, you do not need to remove Bing. You can simply select Google as your default search engine. Some browsers may continue to list Bing as an available search provider even after you select Google.
Why does Bing open when I search from the address bar?
Your browser’s address-bar search engine may still be set to Bing. Open your browser’s search-engine settings and select Google as the default option.
Does changing my search engine to Google remove Bing from Windows?
No. Changing your browser’s search engine only changes how that browser handles searches. It does not uninstall Bing-related Windows components or Microsoft’s search features.
Why does Bing return after I change the setting?
If the setting changes back automatically, investigate extensions, recently installed applications, browser policies, and unwanted software. Something may be controlling the browser configuration.
Can I use Google in Microsoft Edge?
Yes. Microsoft Edge can use Google as its search engine even though Edge is developed by Microsoft. You can change the search engine used for address-bar searches through Edge’s settings.
Will changing the search engine delete my bookmarks or passwords?
Simply changing the default search engine normally does not delete bookmarks, passwords, or browsing history. Those are separate browser settings and data.