The Google Search Bar It's available on all Android phones. However, you might prefer to use a different service or browser than Chrome. That's why we'll show you how to get it. a search bar from any browser on Android and, furthermore, to fully customize the widgets and the position of the bar to adapt your mobile phone to your way of using it.
Tired of Google? Tired of Chrome? Change your search bar
Google offers Android to all manufacturers. Why? Because it allows you to do business and earn more money. By having an operating system that everyone can use, manufacturers can focus primarily on hardware. In return, Google It offers its services and applications, which come pre-installed as mandatory. This is the price paid not only by brands but also by users. After all, these apps are free to use, so it's easy to see why. “trapped” in the Google ecosystem.
Perhaps this is more obvious if we look at the everlasting search bar that we find on the home screen. Unless we use a custom launcher, it is difficult to get it out of the way. If we use it, we are already within the Google Search app. And if we are accessing links, we use Chrome Custom Tabs for default browsing. The entire search and navigation flow goes through Googleeven if you have other browsers installed.
What if you want to change this? What if you want to use a search bar widget with another browser? What do you have to do? We'll tell you step by step, and we'll also explain how. customize widgets, move the Chrome address bar and take advantage of Android's advanced search options.
How to have a search bar from any browser on Android
The first thing would be remove google search bar to make room for something new. In this way, we first remove what is causing problems: depend on Google's serviceSome launchers allow you to hide it directly; in others, you'll have to press and hold the widget and drag it to the delete area or the top of the screen.
Next, we will need to install an application called SearchBar FormerAvailable for free on the Play Store, it is a a highly customizable app that will leave you Create custom search bar widgetsWe're not just talking about browsers, but also, for example, YouTube or other websites and services you use daily.
Once the app is installed, you'll need to either tap its icon in the app drawer or install one of its widgets directly. When you do this, you'll see the Google "G" by default. Tap it, and the settings menu will appear. You'll see an option for Add and another option of SettingsIt's good that you take a look at this last one so you can customize the appearance, size, and style of the widgetBut you'll need to click on the first option to create a new search.
From the options that appear, choose Search and then choose Search CustomThis option is the one that allows you define exactly which browser and search engine you want to use every time you type something in the bar.
You will have several options to choose from. Click on the icon and choose the browser you want - Firefox Focus in our example. Give it whatever name you prefer. In the URL section, press the icon on the right and select your preferred search engine - Duck Duck Go In our example, in the browser field, choose one from the list provided – it detects installed browsers. You don't need to fill in anything in the command field if you only want a standard web search.
This configuration allows you, for example, to create several different search barsOne that uses Chrome with Google, another that uses Firefox with DuckDuckGo, and another that directly opens searches on YouTube or another specific website. This way you can organize your home screen by tasks (work, leisure, private searches, etc.).
Download SearchBar Ex – Search Widget from the Google Play Store.
How to add or customize the Google search bar on Android
You may not want to completely do away with Google, but you might Customize your search widget to your likingAndroid allows you to add the official widget and customize it in color, size, and shortcuts to make it more useful.
Add the Google widget from the app
On an Android phone or tablet, open the Google app. In the top right corner, tap your profile picture o training of, go into Settings and look for the option Customize Search Widget. From there, you can adjust appearance and, in the upper right corner, tap on Add to place it on the home screen.
Add the widget from the Widgets menu
You can also add it from the home screen. Press and hold an empty space on the screen, then tap on Widgets and search for Google in the list. Press and hold the search widget and drag it to the desired position. This way you get a shortcut to the search engine without opening the application first.
Customize color, transparency, and shortcuts
From option Customize Search Widget In the Google app, you can modify several very useful visual elements:
- Shortcuts: to quickly access functions such as searching for a song, translating text, or checking the weather.
- Colour: Change the tone of the bar to match your wallpaper or dark mode.
- Transparency: Adjust the opacity so that the bar blends better with the desktop.
When you exit this screen, changes are saved automaticallyIf at any time you want to return to the original design, you can tap on Resetting at the top right.
How to move the Chrome address bar on Android
In addition to changing your browser or widget, you can also modify the position of the address bar within Chrome. Many users prefer to have it at the bottom because it is more accessible with one hand, especially on large screens.
In current versions of Chrome for Android, Google has been introducing an option to bottom barIf you don't see it in settings, you can open chrome://flags from the address bar and search for terms related to bottom bar o bottom bar to activate experimental functions associated with the position of the bar.
Once activated, you'll see that you can slide the tab upwards to quickly access downloads, bookmarks, history, and the homepage. bottom panel It transforms the bar into a very convenient control center. If you're not convinced in the future, you can always go back to chrome://flags or go to Chrome settings and return the bar to its default position.
This option fits very well with the idea of have a search bar in any browserYou can place a widget on your home screen that opens Firefox, Brave, or your preferred browser, while within Chrome you can adjust the toolbar to make it more convenient to use when you need it.
With all these possibilities - custom widgets with SearchBar Ex, the official configurable Google widget, Pixel Launcher and the mobile address bar in Chrome—you can make it so All your Android searches adapt to your habits: the browser you want, the search engine you like best, the color that matches your theme, and the position of the bar where it really feels comfortable to you.
