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YAHOO REPLACES GOOGLE AS FIREFOX’S DEFAULT SEARCH

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Posted on November 21, 2014

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Yahoo Takes Over Firefox Default Search

Yahoo may be getting more serious about search again.

Mozilla is dropping Google as the default search engine for its Firefox browser, replacing it with Yahoo for U.S. users on their computers, phones and tablets.

Yahoo's Past Search Partnership With Microsoft

Yahoo had farmed its search engine out to Microsoft five years ago.

Tensions Grow Between Mozilla and Google

There have also been tensions between Mozilla and Google, with the search giant’s Chrome browser stealing market share from Firefox for years.

Details of the Mozilla-Yahoo Partnership Deal

Mozilla and Yahoo said in a statement Wednesday that they have agreed to a five-year partnership that is a “framework” for other possible product integrations and deals.

Key Takeaways

  • Mozilla ended its decade‑long partnership with Google and signed a five‑year deal with Yahoo to be Firefox’s default search engine in the U.S.
  • The switch affects desktop and mobile Firefox users in the U.S., with the new Yahoo search interface launching circa December 2014.
  • The agreement provides a framework for future product integrations between Mozilla and Yahoo.
  • Google remains available as an alternate search option and continues to power Safe Browsing and geolocation in Firefox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Mozilla replace Google with Yahoo as the default search engine?
Because the Google agreement came up for renewal, Mozilla chose Yahoo’s more favorable terms and sought to promote choice and innovation.
When did this change take effect?
The five‑year partnership was announced in November 2014 and the enhanced Yahoo search experience launched starting in December 2014.
Will users still be able to choose Google?
Yes; Google, along with Bing, DuckDuckGo, and others, remain built‑in alternate search options in Firefox.
Does Google still power any Firefox features?
Yes; Google continues to power Safe Browsing and geolocation features in Firefox.

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