Components
- Search
- Top Sites
- Google Apps
- Clock & Timer
A search bar appears in the Quick Access panel. Type a query and press Enter to search. Press Escape to clear the field.
Search engines
Choose your preferred engine in Settings → Search Engine:| Option | Behaviour |
|---|---|
| Browser Default | Uses Chrome’s built-in search setting |
| Searches google.com | |
| DuckDuckGo | Searches duckduckgo.com |
| ChatGPT | Opens ChatGPT with your query |
| Perplexity AI | Opens Perplexity with your query |
Disabling Quick Access
Toggle off Quick Access Features in Settings to hide everything — search box, top sites, Google apps, and clock/timer — leaving only the bird and its controls visible.Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change my search engine?
How do I change my search engine?
Open Settings → Search Engine and pick from the list. The change takes effect immediately — your next search will use the new engine.
How do I search with Google?
How do I search with Google?
Open Settings → Search Engine and select Google. Queries from the BirdTab search bar will open
google.com with your search terms.How do I search with DuckDuckGo?
How do I search with DuckDuckGo?
Open Settings → Search Engine and select DuckDuckGo. Your queries will open
duckduckgo.com — keeping your searches private, with no tracking or ad profiling.How do I search with ChatGPT?
How do I search with ChatGPT?
Open Settings → Search Engine and select ChatGPT. Queries will open
chatgpt.com with your question pre-filled so you can get an AI-generated answer directly.How do I search with Perplexity AI?
How do I search with Perplexity AI?
Open Settings → Search Engine and select Perplexity AI. Your query will open
perplexity.ai, which gives you AI-sourced answers with citations.How do I use my browser's default search engine?
How do I use my browser's default search engine?
Open Settings → Search Engine and select Browser Default. BirdTab will defer to whatever search engine you have set in Chrome’s own settings (usually found at
chrome://settings/search). This is the default option.