Firefox lets you choose from a number of built-in search engines to set as your default (see [[Change your default search settings in Firefox|this article]] for details). After updating to [[Find what version of Firefox you are using|Firefox version]] 98, you may notice that your default search engine has changed. __TOC__ =Why did my search engine change?= This change is happening because Mozilla was unable to secure formal permission to continue including certain search engines in Firefox. We provided an opportunity to previously-included search engines to sign an agreement and the engines that did not complete the agreement will be removed from Firefox. =What happens now?= After updating to Firefox 98, a notification will appear at the top of the browser, alerting you that your default search engine has been changed, with the name of the removed search engine and your new default engine. [[Image:SearchEngineInfobar98]] =Will I be able to reconfigure my preferred search engines after this change takes place?= If you wish to continue using an engine that has been removed, you will need to install a third-party search plugin or extension for that engine. To learn more, see [[Add or remove a search engine in Firefox]]. You can also choose a different default search engine from the ones available: #[[Template:optionspreferences]] #Select {menu Search} in the left pane. #;[[Image:Fx97SearchSettings]] #Use the drop down menu under '''Default Search Engine''' to change the default search engine. =What countries will be affected by this change?= This change will apply to people in all countries who are using an affected search engine with Mozilla.

Firefox lets you choose from a number of built-in search engines to set as your default (see this article for details). After updating to Firefox version 98, you may notice that your default search engine has changed.

Why did my search engine change?

This change is happening because Mozilla was unable to secure formal permission to continue including certain search engines in Firefox. We provided an opportunity to previously-included search engines to sign an agreement and the engines that did not complete the agreement will be removed from Firefox.

What happens now?

After updating to Firefox 98, a notification will appear at the top of the browser, alerting you that your default search engine has been changed, with the name of the removed search engine and your new default engine.

Will I be able to reconfigure my preferred search engines after this change takes place?

If you wish to continue using an engine that has been removed, you will need to install a third-party search plugin or extension for that engine. To learn more, see Add or remove a search engine in Firefox.

You can also choose a different default search engine from the ones available:

1. In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click Firefox and select Settings (select Preferences on older macOS versions).Click the menu button and select Settings.
2. Select Search in the left pane.

   

3. Use the drop down menu under Default Search Engine to change the default search engine.

What countries will be affected by this change?

This change will apply to people in all countries who are using an affected search engine with Mozilla.