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Difference Between Web Browser and Search Engine

A search engine is a website that allows users to search for information online and displays search results. It has its own database and components like a crawler and search algorithm. A web browser is a software application that users install on their devices to access and view web pages and content from servers on the internet. Web browsers have graphical interfaces and allow users to navigate between pages but do not have their own databases. Examples of search engines include Google and Bing while examples of web browsers are Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.

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Difference Between Web Browser and Search Engine

A search engine is a website that allows users to search for information online and displays search results. It has its own database and components like a crawler and search algorithm. A web browser is a software application that users install on their devices to access and view web pages and content from servers on the internet. Web browsers have graphical interfaces and allow users to navigate between pages but do not have their own databases. Examples of search engines include Google and Bing while examples of web browsers are Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.

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Difference Between Search Engine and Web Browser

A​ program that searches for and identifies items in a database that correspond to keywords or
characters specified by the user, used especially for finding particular sites on the World Wide Web is
called a search engine.

Whereas, a web browser is a software application that allows you to access information using the
World Wide Web.

Search Engine vs Web Browser - Key Differences


A comparative analysis of how the web browser is different from the search engine has been given
below. Aspirants must carefully go through the key points to understand the difference between the
two.

Difference Between Web Browser and Search Engine

Web Browser Search Engine

A web browser is a software application used to Search Engine is kind of a website where a user
retrieve data from webpages or HTML files can search for information and the results based
present in servers. on the same are displayed on the screen.

A web browser used Graphical Interface to help A search engine has three main components:
users experience an interactive online session on ● Search index
the World Wide Web ● Crawler
● Search algorithm

No database of its own. Only comprises a It has its own database


memory to store cache and cookies

Multiple Web Browsers can be installed on a You do not need to install a search engine in your
single device system

Examples of Web Browser are: Examples of Search Engine include:


● Chrome ● Google
● Firefox ● Yahoo
● Mosaic ● Bing
● Internet Explorer ● Ask
● Opera

To get detailed information about a ​Web Browser​ and its examples and functions, visit the linked article.

UPSC aspirants can also check ​100+ Difference Between Articles​ at the linked article and prepare
themselves for the upcoming Civil Services Exam.
Also, check the following links to know more about the difference between various computer-related
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