To add a custom search engine in Google Chrome, follow these steps:
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Open Chrome Settings: Click on the three vertical dots (⋮) in the upper-right corner of the Chrome browser to open the menu, then select "Settings." Alternatively, you can directly navigate to chrome://settings/searchEngines.
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Manage Search Engines: In the Settings menu, click on "Search engine" and then "Manage search engines and site search."
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Add a New Search Engine:
- Click the "Add" button next to "Other search engines."
- In the pop-up window, fill in the following fields:
- Search engine: Enter a name for the search engine.
- Keyword: Choose a keyword that will trigger the search engine when typed in the address bar.
- URL with %s: Go to the website you want to create a search engine for, perform a search, and copy the resulting URL. Replace the search term in the URL with
%s. This placeholder will be replaced by your search query when you use the custom search engine.
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Using the Custom Search Engine:
- In the Chrome address bar, type the keyword you set for the custom search engine, followed by a space or the Tab key.
- Enter your search query and press Enter to perform the search using the custom search engine.
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Optional - Set as Default:
- If you want to make the custom search engine your default, go back to the "Manage search engines" section.
- Find your custom search engine under "Other search engines," click the three dots next to it, and select "Make default."
By following these steps, you can efficiently add and use custom search engines in Google Chrome, allowing you to search specific sites directly from the browser's address bar.
