Google Search Widget – Google Search Bar

The Google Search Widget is like a little helper that Google gives you. Imagine it as a tiny search box that lives right on your phone’s home screen or in a special area just for widgets. When you want to find something, you don’t have to open a web browser or a specific app. You can just type your question or topic into the widget’s search bar, and it instantly looks up the answer for you. It’s super handy for quick searches, especially if you’re always curious and love finding information on your phone or computer.

Google Search Widget FAQs

The Purpose of Google Search Bar

The purpose of Google Search Bar is to provide the latest information and access Google’s search engine to users. It’s right there on your device, making it super easy to find information without any extra steps. It lets you start searching right away without opening a web browser or going to a specific search website. It’s like having a mini Google right at your fingertips. Overall, its purpose is to streamline the search process and facilitate fast access to information, ultimately enhancing user convenience and productivity.

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Add & Customize Google Search Widget to Android’s Home Screen

You can easily add Google’s Search Bar at your android’s home screen and change the appearance of Google search widget with these steps:

Use Google’s App

• 1st unlock your device
• Tap and hold an empty space on your home screen.
• Select the option with name “Widgets”
• Scroll down until find “Google Search Widget”.
• Tap on this widget and hold, Then drag where you to at home screen.
• Now, release the to place the widget.

2nd Method

• Open the Play Store now search & install the official Google App.
• Once the Google app is completely installed in your device, you’re ready to proceed.
• Follow the steps mentioned in the first method to add the Google Search widget to your home screen.

How to customize Google Search Bar in Android?

Open your Google App:

• Unlock your Android phone or tablet.
• Find the Google app (the one with the colorful “G” icon) and open it.

Access Widget Settings:

• Tap your profile picture or your initial (usually located at the top right corner).
• Select “Settings”.

Now Customize the Search Widget

• Look for the “Search widget” option.
• Here, you can tweak a few things you can check and customize.
• Color: Choose your preferred color.
• Shapes: Pick from three shapes (sharp squared edges, slightly rounded edges, or pill-shaped).
• Transparency: Adjust how see-through you want it.
• Google Logo: Decide between the full Google logo or the smaller “G” favicon.
• When you done your customizations then, tap on Done button.

For more about add and customize Google’s search bar you may check the support of Google about Google Search Widget for Android.

Add Google Search Widget to iPhone and iPad Home Screen

You can easily add Google’s Search Bar at your iPhone and iPad’s home screen and change the appearance of Google search widget. The method for IOS is something like android:

IOS 14 & above Versions

• Touch and hold an empty area on your home screen.
• In the top left corner, tap on “Add” button.
• Search for the Google app and select it.
• Swipe right or left to choose the widget size.
• Tap on “Add Widget”.
• Place the widget on your home screen, and in the top right corner, tap “Done” button.

How to customize Google Search Bar in iPhone & iPad?

Let’s customize your iPhone & iPad’s Google Search Bar.

• Open the Google app.
• Tap your profile picture or initial, then go to Settings > Widgets > Widget theme.
• Choose a theme that suits your style.

Get Helpful Info (Medium Google Widget):

• If you have the medium Google widget, you can get useful information about trending topics, stocks, sports, and weather.
• Turn on Dynamic widget in the Widgets settings.

Adding to the Today View:

• Swipe right on your home screen until you find a list of widgets.
• Tap “Edit”.
• Under “More widgets,” next to the Google app, tap “Add”.
• For iOS 14 and up, at the bottom, tap “Customize” and then tap “Done”.

Adding to Your Dock:

• Touch and hold the Google app on your home screen.
• Tap “Edit Home Screen”.
• If your dock is full, make space by dragging a docked app to your home screen.
• Drag the Google app to your dock and press the Home button or tap “Done”.

Lock Screen Widget (iOS 16 and up):

• On your iPhone’s Lock Screen, unlock it.
• Tap and hold anywhere on the Lock Screen to enter customization mode.
• Select “Lock Screen” to view the widget gallery.
• Find and select the widget you want, then tap or drag it to the Lock Screen widget bar.

For more about add and customize Google’s search bar you may check the support of Google about Google Search Widget for IOS.

Add Google Search Widget for Websites

If you want to add Google Search Bar for websites, follow this method.

Add Custom Search Engine:

• You’ll be directed to a page where you can create a new search engine.
• Fill in the fields, including your website address, preferred language, and the name of your search engine (you can call it “Google”).
• Click “Create” to confirm.

Customize the Search Bar:

• Now you can customize the search bar to match your website’s look and feel.
• Click “Look and feel” in the “Edit Search Engine” menu on the left.
• Choose a layout that suits your style.
• Explore other options like themes, customization, and thumbnails.
• Remember to save your changes.

Get Your Custom Search Engine Code:

• Click “Get Code” next to “Add it to your site” on the same page.
• A pop-up window will display the code.
• Copy the entire code (Ctrl+C for Windows, Cmd+C for Mac).

Embed the Custom Search Bar:

• Go to your website editor (where you manage your website content).
• Navigate to the area or page where you want the search bar to appear.
• Paste the copied code into that area.
• Save your changes.

Test the Search Bar:

• Open your website where you embedded the custom search bar.
• The search bar should now be visible.
• Try it out by entering a keyword and pressing the “Search” button.

How do I get my Google search widget back?

If your Google Search Bar is disappear from your screen and you want is to back then, follow these steps:

• Long press on an empty area of your home screen.
• Look for “Widgets” or “Add Widgets” (depending on your device).
• Find the Google Search Widget and drag it back to your home screen.
• Its Done.

How to remove the history of Google Search Bar?

• On your computer, go to your Search history in My Activity.
• On the left or at the top, click Controls.
• Under “Web & App Activity,” click Turn off.

How to remove Google Search Bar from Home Screen?

• Long press on an empty area of your home screen.
• Touch and hold the Google Search bar at the top of the screen.
• Tap “Remove from home screen” at the top.