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Here's how to Change & add the Search Engine on Brave browser.

i. Here are the steps on how to change and add the search engine on Brave browser:

1. Open Brave browser.
2. Click on the three dots icon in the top right corner of the browser window.
3. Select **Settings**.
4. Under **Search engine**, click on **Manage search engines**.
5. Click on the **Add** button.
6. Enter the name and URL of the search engine you want to add.
7. Click on the **Add** button.
8. The search engine will be added to the list of search engines.
9. To change the default search engine, click on the search engine you want to use and then click on the **Make default** button.

You can also change the search engine by typing the name of the search engine in the address bar and then pressing Enter.

Here are some of the most popular search engines that you can add to Brave browser:

* Google
* Bing
* Yahoo
* DuckDuckGo
* Ecosia
* Qwant
* Startpage

Source: https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017479752-How-do-I-set-my-default-search-engine-.


ii. There are a few things you can try if you're having trouble adding a search engine to Brave.

1. Make sure that you're using the latest version of Brave. You can check for updates by going to **Menu** - **Help** - **About Brave**.
2. Try restarting your computer. Sometimes, a simple restart can fix minor problems.
3. Try clearing your browser's cache and cookies. This can sometimes fix problems with websites and search engines.
4. Try disabling your ad blocker. Sometimes, ad blockers can interfere with the ability to add search engines.
5. If you're still having trouble, you can try contacting Brave support for help.

iii. To add Google search engine to Brave, follow these steps:

1. Open Brave.
2. Click on the three dots icon in the top right corner of the browser window.
3. Select **Settings**.
4. Under **Search engine**, click on **Manage search engines**.
5. Click on the **Add** button.
6. Enter the following information:
* **Name:** Google
* **Keyword:** google
* **URL:** https://www.google.com/
7. Click on the **Add** button.
8. The search engine will be added to the list of search engines.
9. To change the default search engine, click on the search engine you want to use and then click on the **Make default** button.

You can also change the search engine by typing the keyword in the address bar and then pressing Enter.

iii. Both Brave and DuckDuckGo are privacy-focused browsers, but they have different approaches to privacy.

Brave blocks ads and trackers by default, and it also has a built-in Tor mode that can be used to browse the web anonymously. DuckDuckGo also blocks ads and trackers, but it does not have a built-in Tor mode.

Brave also has a feature called Brave Rewards that allows users to earn BAT tokens for viewing privacy-respecting ads. These BAT tokens can then be donated to their favorite websites or creators. DuckDuckGo does not have a similar feature.

Ultimately, the best browser for you will depend on your individual privacy needs. If you are looking for a browser that blocks ads and trackers by default, and that has a built-in Tor mode, then Brave is a good option. If you are looking for a browser that is focused on privacy and that does not track your browsing activity, then DuckDuckGo is a good option.