3 Ways to Fix Google Chrome Search Engine Changing to Bing

Quick Tips

• Open Google Chrome > three-dot icon > Settings > Search Engine > Manage search engines and site search drop-down > Google.
• Go to Chrome > three-dot icon > Extensions > Manage Extensions > relevant extensions > turn the toggle off.
• Open Chrome settings > Reset settings > Restore settings to their original defaults > Reset settings.

Why Is Chrome Searching With Bing?

As expected, Chrome uses Google as the default search engine on Windows and Mac. Chrome using Bing instead of Google can occur due to the reasons below.

• You have changed the default search engine on Chrome.
• A virus or malware has affected your browser.
• You are browsing through the Window start menu.
• Outdated Chrome extensions messing up the search engine.
• Incorrect Google Chrome settings.
• Outdated Google Chrome browser build.

Basic Fixes:

• Scan Windows for viruses: If your Windows PC is infected with malware and bogus files, it may affect your Google Chrome’s default search engine. You need to scan your PC with Windows Security and remove such files.
• Check for default Windows settings: When you install a big Windows update, the system might ask you to change the default search engine at startup. If you accidentally accept the changes, Windows reverts to Microsoft Edge and uses Bing as the default search engine.
• Search only using Chrome: The Start menu is an integral part of Windows, and Microsoft uses Bing to display relevant search results. You should use Google Chrome for your queries and not rely on the Start menu for your questions.
• Update Google Chrome: An outdated Google Chrome build can be the main culprit here. You should update Google Chrome to the latest version and try again.

Fix 1: Manually Change Google Search Engine

When you share your main computer with someone, the person may change the default search engine on Chrome. You can change the default search engine on Google Chrome to Bing, Yahoo, or DuckDuckGo. It’s always advisable to check the Settings menu and revert the selection to Google. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open Google Chrome and click the three-dot menu. Click on Settings.

Step 2: Go to Search Engine. Click the Manage search engines and site search drop-down and set it to Google.

Also Read: How to fix search engine keeps changing to Yahoo in Chrome

Fix 2: Disable Chrome Extensions

Microsoft offers a Bing extension that might force change the default search engine on Google Chrome. No matter what trick you try, you will get search results from Bing. To get rid of such browser hijackers, you can disable all extensions and check again. Here’s how.

Step 1: Open Google Chrome and click the three-dot menu. Go to Extensions and click on Manage Extensions.

Step 2: Go to the relevant extension and turn the toggle off.

If certain extensions still misbehave, you can permanently remove them from Chrome. Then, check the default search engine settings and try again.

Fix 3: Reset Google Chrome

As mentioned above, Google Chrome uses the Google search engine to deliver search results. If you have messed up the Chrome Settings earlier, then it’s time to reset Chrome settings to the default. Go through the steps below.

Step 1: Open Chrome → three-dot icon → Settings.

Step 2: Go to Reset settings and click on Restore settings to their original defaults.

Step 3: Click on Reset settings to confirm.

Then, restart Chrome. Once done, try searching for something using the Chrome search bar to check if the issue has been fixed.