We are going to guide you on how to set Google Chrome as the default browser in the year 2022.
Do we really need to introduce Google Chrome I mean you are here because of it? Google Chrome is undoubtfully the Biggest internet platform the world has ever seen.
It is the most accessed website in the world statistically and also on top in users per day, active and unique visitors per day, and holds many other records.
Basic Introduction to Google Chrome
Larry Page and Sergey Brin one idea is now one the most successful corporations in the world. The search engine with the indexed links on the internet.
Apart from being a search engine, for user growth, Google Chrome is the best in business.
It is a meme that Microsoft Edge is used for downloading Google Chrome, which is true somehow. No other browser in the world can compete with Chrome right now. Somehow Firefox comes close to Chrome every year.
Such a popular browser but not even comes in stock with any OS apart from Android. All popular operating systems have their own stock browsers on computers, smartphones, and tablets.
We download Google Chrome by ourselves from other browsers and use it. But, the question is how to make Google Chrome Default browser on any operating system it is compatible with.
Many computer beginners and new smartphone users don’t know how to set Google Chrome as Default Browser.
So, today we are guiding them through the procedure to make Google Chrome Default Browser on Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS, iPad, Linux, and more.
Make sure you download Chrome for Windows/iOS, iPad/Mac latest version from the official website.
Set Google Chrome Default Browser on Windows 10
This is a very easy procedure to follow. Just a couple of clicks and you successfully make Google Chrome default browser on Windows 10.
Microsoft Edge is the default browser on Windows
Click the Start menu on your Windows 10 PC and then choose the Settings options menu.
Under settings go to the Apps tab and open your Default apps from the sidebar pane.
You will see Web browser options at the bottom, click your current browser.
Choose an app window that will appear, choose Google Chrome.
Hit the Done.
Congratulations, you successfully set Chrome as the default browser on Windows 10.
Set as Default: Chrome on Windows 8/7
On the older and discontinued version of Windows like Win 7 and Win 8, you need to follow a different procedure to make Google Chrome your Default Web Browser.
Internet Explorer is the default browser on Windows 7 and Microsoft Edge on Windows 8
Click the Start menu and open the Control Panel on Windows 8 or 7 PC.
Open the Programs and choose Default Programs afterward, SetDefault Programs.
Select Google Chrome from the left sidebar and set this program as default option.
Hit on the OK button
Congratulations, you successfully set Chrome as the default browser on Windows 8 & Windows 7.
Make Chrome default browser on Mac
The macOS comes with the Safari Browser as the stock we browser. Now according to the meme, we will download Google Chrome from Safari and then set it as the default browser.
Safari is the default browser on Mac
Open the Google Chrome app on your Macbook, iMac, etc.
Click vertical Three dots icon more options menu in the top right.
Choose the Settings Menu.
You will see the Default browser section, click Make default.
Click on Use Chrome if prompts.
Congratulations, you successfully set Chrome as the default browser on Mac.
Android Phones: Set Chrome as Default
Well, there is no need to follow this procedure if you have a stock Android OS like the Google Pixel and Samsung Phone’s have. But if you have customized Android OS like Color OS, oxygen OS, MIUI, etc follow the below steps.
Chrome is the already default browser on Stock Android but not on Custom
Open Settings on your Android phone and Tap Apps and notifications menu.
Click on the Advanced tab menu and go to the Default apps tab.
Open the Browser app menu, Select Chrome Chrome from the available list.
Select Google Chrome and choose instead of .
Congratulations, you successfully set Chrome as the default browser on Android.
iPhone/iPad: Make Chrome Default
Like the previous procedures, Setting Google Chrome as Default Browser on iPhone and iPad is also so easy. Follow the steps to make chrome default on iPhone and iPad.
On your iPhone or iPad launch the Settings App.
Scroll down a bit, locate and select Safari to open the App Settings.
Tap on the Default Browser App.
Choose the Chrome app from the list.
This will set the Google Chrome app as a default browser app on iOS.
Congratulations, you successfully set Chrome as the default browser on iPhone and iPad.
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Final Remarks: Chrome as Default Browser
There is a reason why Google Chrome is considered the best search engine and web browser in the world. It holds more share on the internet than all others combined.
I am using Google Chrome for more than 11 years now. Never face a single difficulty neither in the need of a special manual during the whole tenure. That’s why we highly recommend setting Google Chrome as Default Browser on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Android, iOS, iPad, Mac, etc.