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Changing your default search engine on your Android phone is a smart move—whether you’re looking for better privacy, faster results, or a more personalized experience. Google may be the default on most Android devices, but you can easily switch to alternatives like Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, Brave Search, or Ecosia.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to change your search engine on various Android browsers in 2025.

📱 Why Change Your Search Engine?

Here are a few reasons you might want to switch:

• 🛡️ Privacy-focused (e.g., DuckDuckGo)
• 🌱 Eco-friendly (e.g., Ecosia plants trees with searches)
• 🧠 AI-integrated (e.g., Bing with Copilot or Brave with Leo)
• ⚡ Speed & regional relevance

🔧 Method 1: Change Search Engine in Google Chrome

1. Open Chrome on your Android phone
2. Tap the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner
3. Go to Settings > Search Engine
4. Select your preferred search engine from the list:
   • Google (default)
   • Bing
   • Yahoo
   • DuckDuckGo
   • Ecosia

✅ The change applies immediately for searches from the Chrome address bar.

🔧 Method 2: Change Search Engine in Samsung Internet

1. Open Samsung Internet Browser
2. Tap the Menu (≡) at the bottom → Settings
3. Go to Search engine
4. Choose your preferred engine or tap Add search engine to input a custom one

🧠 Tip: Samsung Internet allows deeper customization including setting the search engine per tab.

🔧 Method 3: Change Search Engine in Firefox (Android)

1. Open Firefox
2. Tap the three dots (⋮) → Settings
3. Tap Search
4. Under Default search engine, choose:
   • Google
   • Bing
   • DuckDuckGo
   • Wikipedia
   • Amazon (optional)

🔄 You can also add custom engines manually in Firefox.

🔧 Method 4: Change Search Engine in Brave Browser

1. Open Brave
2. Tap the Brave icon (🦁) or the three dots (⋮) → Settings
3. Go to Search engines
4. Under Standard tab, choose from:
   • Brave
   • Google
   • Bing
   • DuckDuckGo
   • Startpage

🌐 Brave also allows you to set different engines for standard, private, and incognito tabs.

🌐 Bonus: Set a Custom Search Engine

If your browser supports it (like Firefox or Samsung), you can:

• Tap Add search engine
• Enter the name and search query URL (e.g., for Startpage or Qwant)
• Save and set it as default

🔒 Privacy Consideration

Choosing a privacy-first search engine like DuckDuckGo, Startpage, or Brave Search gives you:

• No tracking or profiling
• No search history stored
• Encrypted connections by default

📝 Summary Table

📌 Final Thoughts

Whether you’re looking for more privacy, faster AI results, or just something different from Google, changing your search engine on Android is simple and reversible. Try a few and see which one fits your needs best.

🔗 Related Guides

• Best Privacy Search Engines for Android in 2025
• How to Set Up DuckDuckGo as Default on All Apps
• Best Android Browsers That Respect Your Privacy