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How to Add Search Engines to Internet Explorer 11

Use your favorite search engine with IE11

By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 5, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Microsoft Chrome Safari Firefox

What to Know

In Internet Explorer 11, select the Search drop-down arrow on the navigation bar. Choose Add to go to the Internet Explorer Gallery.Choose Add beneath the search engine you want to use and select Add again to confirm.Enable the new search engine by selecting the Search drop-down arrow and choosing the search engine's icon. This article explains how to add search engines to Internet Explorer 11. It also explains how to activate existing search engines already installed in IE11. This information applies to Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7. Microsoft no longer supports Internet Explorer and recommends that you update to the newer Edge browser. Head to their site to download the newest version.

How to Add a New Internet Explorer Search Engine

Internet Explorer 11 comes with Microsoft Bing as the default search engine. However, IE is compatible with other search engines, including Google, YouTube, Yahoo, Wikipedia, and eBay. Add additional search engines to Internet Explorer by selecting from a list in the Internet Explorer Gallery. If the search engine you want to use isn't already installed in Internet Explorer 11, follow these steps to add it to the browser: Select the Search drop-down arrow on the navigation bar. Select Add. Find the search engine you want to use from the Internet Explorer Gallery. Select Add below the search engine you want to use. Select Add again on the confirmation prompt. You can also enable or disable the option to use search suggestions from that search engine. Enable the new search engine by selecting the Search drop-down arrow and choosing the search engine's icon. The active one has a blue square around it. You must follow these steps from Internet Explorer, not from Chrome, Opera, Firefox, or any other browser.

How to Activate an Installed Search Engine in IE11

Before you add a different search engine to Internet Explorer 11, check to see which search engines are alreadyinstalled. You might have the one you want. Select the Search drop-down arrow on the right side of the navigation bar. View the list of search engines that appears at the bottom of the drop-down menu. Select the icon for a search engine to make it the active or default search engine. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Make Google Your Default Search Engine Adding Favorites to Internet Explorer 11 Managing Add-Ons in Internet Explorer 11 How to Disable JavaScript in Internet Explorer 11 How to Use the Pop-Up Blocker in Internet Explorer 11 How to Set the Home Page to Your Favorite Website Manage Search Engines and One-Click Search in Firefox How to Open Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 10 How to Use ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer 11 Improving Performance in Internet Explorer 11 How to Selectively Disable Internet Explorer Add-ons How to Uninstall or Remove Internet Explorer How to Change the Internet Explorer Home Page How to Save Web Pages in Internet Explorer 11 How to Activate InPrivate Browsing Mode in IE How to Manage AutoComplete in Internet Explorer 11 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies