How to replace Google with ChatGPT Search as your default search engine

ChatGPT Search has arrived, presenting a challenge to Google's dominance in the search engine market. Wondering if ChatGPT Search can rival Google, which holds nearly 90% of the market share? The best way to find out is by setting the OpenAI tool as your default search engine.

How to make ChatGPT Search your default search engine

To make ChatGPT Search your default search engine, you'll need the Google Chrome browser to download an extension from the Chrome Web Store.

1. Go to ChatGPT Search's announcement page

Click on "Download Chrome Extension," which will lead you to ChatGPT Search's official Chrome Web Store page.

2. Click on "Add to Chrome"

3. A pop-up window will appear

Click on "Add extension."

You'll also see another pop-up window that says, "ChatGPT Search has been added to Chrome."

4. Make sure ChatGPT Search is pinned to your 'Extensions'

Click on the puzzle-piece icon on the top-right corner (i.e., your Chrome extensions) and click on the "pin" next to ChatGPT Search, ensuring it turns blue.

5. Start searching

Type in your query into the address bar in Google Chrome.

6. ChatGPT Search will populate your results

Make sure the blue globe icon is selected, which indicates ChatGPT Search is active.

In order to use ChatGPT Search, you must have a ChatGT Plus account. This subscription is priced at $20 per month.

To turn off ChatGPT Search as your default search engine, click on the ChatGPT Search icon in your Chrome Extensions bar and click on "Manage Extension" before switching off the "On" toggle.