Set ChatGPT as Default Search Engine in Edge
This article explains how to set ChatGPT as the default search engine in Edge on Windows 11.
Microsoft EdgeĀ is the default browser in Windows 11. However, users canĀ switch to their preferred or favorite browserĀ anytime. Edge is based on Chromium, similar to Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers today.
When you use Edge, its default search engine is Bing. You can change to other search engines like Google, DuckDuckGo, and others.
Now, you have another search engine option that you can try. You canĀ install the āChatGPT Searchā extension from OpenAIĀ to help you replace other search engines on your Chromium-based web browser, including Edge, Chrome, ARC, and Brave.
ChatGPT Search gets you prompt answers with links to relevant web sources.
The steps below walk you through installing the ChatGPT Search engine on your Microsoft Edge browser.
Set ChatGPT Search with its extension
The quickest way to use ChatGPT search in Edge is to install the extension.
First, open theĀ ChatGPT SearchĀ extension page.
Then, click theĀ Get button.
Click theĀ Add extensionĀ button.
Microsoft Edge browser may automatically disable new extensions upon installation. If you receive a notification to enable it, turn it on.
Otherwise, open theĀ edge://extensionsĀ page and manually turn on the āChatGPT Searchā extension.
Set ChatGPT Search as default in Edge Settings
If you donāt want to use the extension to change to ChatGPT search, you can do it manually within the Edge settings page.
To do that, open Edge and browse to the settings page below.
edge://settings/searchEngines
Under the Manage search engines page, click the Add button.
Use these search engine settings for ChatGPT:
Name: ChatGPT
Shortcut: @ChatGPT
URL query: https://chatgpt.com/?q=%s&hints=search
Once youāve added the ChatGPT search engine, click the menu (three dots button) and choose theĀ Make default.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
Setting ChatGPT as your default search engine in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 is a straightforward process that enhances your browsing experience. Here are the key points to remember:
- Install the ChatGPT Search Extension: Easily add the extension from the Chrome Web Store to start using ChatGPT for web searches.
- Enable the Extension: Ensure the extension is activated in Edge so that it can utilize its features without interruptions.
- Manual Settings Adjustment: For those who prefer not to use the extension, you can manually set ChatGPT as a search engine via Edgeās settings.
- Simple Configuration: Adding ChatGPT to your search engines involves filling in a few details, including name, shortcut, and URL query.
- Set as Default: Donāt forget to mark ChatGPT as your default search engine for seamless integration into your browsing routine.
With these steps, youāll directly unlock the power of AI-assisted search in your browser!
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As of my test today, the Plug In/Extension does not seem to be required to allow this. Maybe due to ChatGPT opening up their search function to all without an account required.
So the instructions from this heading down set it up for me on Edge:
Set ChatGPT Search as default in Edge Settings