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This article explains how to add or remove the search engines that Firefox uses.

Firefox includes a selection of default search engines but also allows you to add any [https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Web/OpenSearch OpenSearch] engines you prefer. This capability enables you to directly perform searches through Firefox, streamlining the use of your favorite search engines for a more convenient browsing experience. *For details on changing your default search engine or other search settings, see [[Change your default search settings in Firefox]]. *To learn about using search engine keywords, see [[Assign shortcuts to search engines]]. __TOC__ =Manage your search engines= == Add search engines == Found a website with a super useful search engine? Firefox makes it easy to add it to your search toolkit. Just follow the steps below: === Add a search engine from the Search bar === Firefox offers an optional Search bar. See [[Add the Search bar to your Firefox toolbar]] to add it to Firefox. #Visit a website that offers an [https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Web/OpenSearch OpenSearch] search engine (we'll use [https://www.youtube.com YouTube] as an example). #Click the magnifying glass [[Image:addsearch 40]] icon in the Search bar. #Click the YouTube [[Image:AddYouTubeSearchBarIcon]] icon in the Search bar drop-down. #;[[Image:Add engine from search bar]] The search engine will appear in your available search options. === Add a search engine from the address bar === When you visit a website that offers an [https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Web/OpenSearch OpenSearch] search engine, you can add it from the address bar context menu (we'll use [https://www.youtube.com YouTube] as an example). #[[T:contextmenu]] the address bar. #Select [[Image:Add Youtube option|width=130]] from the context menu. #;[[Image:Add engine from address bar]] {note}'''Note:''' If you've removed a built-in default search engine from Firefox (like Google), you can get it back by restoring Firefox's default search engines in your [[T:optionsorpreferences]]. For instructions, refer to the sections on [[#w_remove-search-engines|Removing search engines]] and [[#w_adding-back-a-removed-search-engine|Adding back a removed search engine]] below.{/note} === Mycroft Project search engine plugins === The [https://mycroftproject.com/ Mycroft Project] website offers search engine plugins. When you click an available search plugin, you can add it to Firefox from the Search bar or from the address bar context menu, on the ''Install plugin'' page. ;[[Image:Fx115Mycroft-InstallPlugin]] === Search engine add-ons === Many providers offer search engine add-ons. To find these search engines and add them to Firefox: #[[Template:optionspreferences]] #In the [[Template:optionsorpreferences]] tab that opens, click {menu Search} in the left panel.{note}'''Tip:''' If you added the optional Search bar, another way to open the Search panel is to click the magnifying glass [[Image:MagnifyingGlass]] on the Search bar and then click the [[Image:Fx89Personalize-GearIcon]] ''Change search settings'' icon.{/note} #At the bottom of the Search panel, click the '''Find more search engines''' link. The ''Firefox Add-ons'' website will open. #Select the search engine add-on you want to install and click {button Add to Firefox}. == Hide search engines == Follow these steps to remove alternative search engines you don't want to use. #[[Template:optionspreferences]] #In the [[Template:optionsorpreferences]] tab that opens, click {menu Search} in the left pane.{note}'''Tip:''' If you added the optional Search bar, another way to open the Search panel is to click the magnifying glass [[Image:MagnifyingGlass]] on the Search bar and then click the [[Image:Fx89Personalize-GearIcon]] ''Change search settings'' icon.{/note} #Under ''Search Shortcuts'', remove the check mark next to each search engine you don't want to use. #;[[Image:Search shortcuts - Hide engine]] == Remove search engines == To remove a search engine, follow these steps: #[[Template:optionspreferences]] #In the [[Template:optionsorpreferences]] tab that opens, click {menu Search} in the left pane.{note}'''Tip:''' If you added the optional Search bar, another way to open the Search panel is to click the magnifying glass [[Image:MagnifyingGlass]] on the Search bar and then click the [[Image:Fx89Personalize-GearIcon]] ''Change search settings'' icon.{/note} #Under ''Search Shortcuts'', click the search engine you want to remove. #Click the {button Remove} button to take it off your list. #;[[Image:Search shortcuts - Remove engine]] {note}'''Note:''' If a search engine is added back after you restart Firefox, it may be a Firefox [[Find and install add-ons to add features to Firefox#w_what-types-of-add-ons-can-i-install|extension]]. Those can be removed using the '''Add-ons manager''' (see [[Disable or remove Add-ons]] for details).<!-- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1546652 -->{/note} === Adding back a removed search engine === If you delete a search engine that you've added manually and then decide you want it back, you must re-add it. This can be done either through the [[#w_add-a-search-engine-from-the-search-bar|Search bar]], the [[#w_add-a-search-engine-from-the-address-bar|address bar]] by visiting the search engine's website, or by reinstalling the [[#w_search-engine-add-ons|search engine add-on]] (refer to the instructions above). If you remove any of the default search engines that are built into Firefox, you'll have to go to your Firefox [[T:optionsorpreferences]] {menu Search} panel and click the {button Restore Default Search Engines} button in the ''Search Shortcuts'' section to bring them back.