Dogpile is a metasearch engine that combines results from Google, Bing, and Yahoo

Dogpile aggregates search results from multiple search engines into a single page, so you see results from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other sources without visiting each one separately. You can add it to your browser's search bar so that when you type a search query directly into the address bar or search box, Dogpile runs the search instead of your browser's default engine.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you use Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Each browser stores search engine settings in a different place, but the process takes less than a minute in any of them.

Key Takeaways

  • Chrome, Firefox, and Edge let you add Dogpile through their settings menu without installing anything extra.
  • Safari does not allow custom search engines directly, but you can use Dogpile's website or a bookmark workaround instead.
  • Once added, you can set Dogpile as your default search engine so it runs every time you search from the address bar.
  • Dogpile's website is dogpile.com, and you can search there directly without changing your browser settings.

Adding Dogpile to Chrome

Open Chrome and go to Settings from the menu (three dots in the top right). Select Search engine from the left sidebar. Under "Search engines," you will see a list of engines Chrome already knows about. Click the Add button next to "Other search engines."

A small form will appear. In the first field, type Dogpile. In the second field (the shortcut), type a short code like d or dog — this is what you type in the address bar to trigger Dogpile. In the third field (the URL), paste this: https://www.dogpile.com/search?q=%s. The %s tells Chrome where to insert your search term. Click Add to save it.

To make Dogpile your default search engine, find it in the list under "Search engines" and click the three dots next to it, then select Make default. From now on, searches from the address bar will use Dogpile.

Adding Dogpile to Firefox

Open Firefox and go to Settings from the menu (three horizontal lines in the top right). Click Search in the left sidebar. Under "Search Shortcuts," you will see a list of search engines Firefox offers. Scroll down and click the + button to add a new one.

A form will open. Type Dogpile as the name. In the URL field, paste: https://www.dogpile.com/search?q=%s. Leave the other fields blank unless you want to assign a keyboard shortcut. Click Add Search Engine.

To set Dogpile as your default, scroll back to the top of the Search settings page. Under "Default Search Engine," click the dropdown and select Dogpile. Firefox will now search with Dogpile when you use the address bar or search box.

Adding Dogpile to Microsoft Edge

Open Edge and click the menu button (three dots in the top right). Select Settings, then Privacy, search, and services from the left sidebar. Scroll down to Search engine and click Manage search engines.

Under "Other search engines," click Add. A form will appear. Type Dogpile in the first field. In the second field, type a shortcut like d. In the third field (the URL), paste: https://www.dogpile.com/search?q=%s. Click Add.

To make Dogpile your default, find it in the list and click the three dots next to it, then select Make default. Edge will now use Dogpile for all address bar searches.

Safari does not support custom search engines directly

Safari's settings do not include an option to add a custom search engine like Dogpile. Your choices are to use Dogpile's website directly at dogpile.com, or to create a bookmark that searches Dogpile when you click it.

To create a Dogpile bookmark, visit dogpile.com in Safari. Click the Share button (the square with an arrow), then select Add Bookmark. Name it Dogpile Search and save it to your Bookmarks Bar. You can then click this bookmark and type your search, but it is not as fast as having Dogpile in the search bar itself.

Using Dogpile without changing your browser settings

If you do not want to change your browser's default search engine, you can simply visit dogpile.com whenever you want to search. The site works the same way as any other search engine — type your query in the search box and press Enter.

You can also bookmark dogpile.com for quick access. This approach means your browser's default search engine stays unchanged, but you have Dogpile available whenever you need it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Dogpile on mobile?

Yes. On iPhone or Android, you can visit dogpile.com in your mobile browser and search there. Most mobile browsers do not allow you to change the search engine in the address bar the way desktop browsers do, so visiting the website directly is usually the easiest option.

What if Dogpile does not appear in my browser's search engine list?

This usually means the browser has not visited Dogpile yet. Visit dogpile.com first, then return to your search engine settings. The browser should now recognize it as an option. If it still does not appear, use the manual URL method described above for your browser.

Will changing my search engine affect my browsing history or passwords?

No. Changing your search engine only changes where your searches go. Your browsing history, saved passwords, and other browser data remain exactly the same.

Can I use Dogpile as my default search engine and still use other search engines sometimes?

Yes. Even after setting Dogpile as your default, you can still search with Google, Bing, or others by typing their shortcut in the address bar (if you set one up) or by visiting their websites directly.