Whenever you browse around the internet, you probably would be thinking about Browser VS Search Engine. Mostly this question came to your mind when you have installed both, Google & Opera, on your phone or PC. So, What is the difference between a browser and a search engine?
In this article, I will clear your all doubts about browsers vs search engines. I will also provide some examples of browsers and search engines, so you can understand their difference, very carefully.
What is a Search Engine
A search engine is a web software created to find data from other websites or World Wide Web, for people according to their searched query. A search engine crawls data from websites, indexes it into its local servers, and then shows it to its users.
Also Read 👍: How a Search Engine Works
What is a Browser
Browsers are applications, which are created to display web pages. Browsers are available for every device, whether it may be PCs, mobile phones, and much more.
Browser VS Search Engine
Now you learn about what is a browser and what is a search engine. But now it’s time for browser vs search engine. I will explain you in very easy and simple words. Browsers are created to browse around the internet. It is used to visit websites. But a search engine is used to search for information.
I have cleared the difference between a browser and a search engine in simple sentences, but again if you have any doubts, feel free to contact us, at mustafa@digitalmustafa.com
Examples of Browsers
There are various browsers in the market, but the most commonly used browsers are Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, and I will give provide you with more than 5 examples of browsers so that you can understand the difference between a browser and a search engine, more carefully.
The second reason why I am introducing many browsers is: that your knowledge will be increased and you will know that these browsers also exist. And last, whenever we are developing a website, we make that website browser friendly, which means our website should look responsive in that browser.
Chrome
Chrome is a web browser by Google. It is the most used browser with currently 2.65 billion active users.
Firefox
Firefox is another example of a web browser, created by Mozilla. Firefox has many interesting Features
Microsoft Edge
Edge is a browser by Microsoft. Firstly, it was developed only for Windows 10, and then, later on, came for other devices and windows.
Safari
Safari is also an example of a popular web browser, founded by Apple.
Opera
Opera is a fast web browser, than its competitors.
Brave
Brave is a more private and secure browser than others.
UC Browser
UC Browser is banned in India.
Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer is also a browser by Microsoft, created in 1995.
Examples of Search Engines
There are also numerous search engines around the globe. Here I will just give you examples of the Top 3 Search Engines, but If you want to know about more search engines, I have created a separate article.
Bing
Yahoo
Common FAQs
What is the difference between a browser and a search engine?
A browser is a software that is created to browse around the internet (World Wide Web). A search engine is used to find out data from the world wide web.
Chrome is a browser while Google is a Search Engine.
Which browsers are widely used?
There are various browsers in the market, but some of them are widely used.
Chrome, Safari, Opera, Edge, Brave, and Vivaldi are some of the popular browsers.
Which two browsers are owned by Microsoft?
Edge and Internet Explorer are the 2 browsers, owned by Microsoft.
Is Firefox a browser or a search engine?
Firefox is a browser created by Mozilla.
Is Google a web browser or search engine?
Google is a search engine.
Is Chrome a search engine?
No chrome is not a search engine. Google is a search engine while Chrome is a browser.
Conclusion
So, this was a small article on the difference between a browser and a search engine. The difference is small, but it is crucial to understand it properly. So as you know search engines play a vital role in our online business, whereas focusing on browsers would not be time-wasting.
