Bing facts for kids
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Bing logo as of January 2016
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Type of site
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Search Engine |
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| Available in | 40 languages |
| Owner | Microsoft |
| Created by | Microsoft |
| Revenue | Bing Ads |
| Alexa rank |  41 (May 2019[update]) |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional (Microsoft account) |
| Launched | June 3, 2009 |
| Current status | Active |
| Written in | ASP.NET |
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Bing is a popular search engine created by Microsoft. Before it was called Bing, it had other names like Windows Live Search and MSN Search. Microsoft describes Bing as a "decision engine." This means it tries to understand what you are looking for. It aims to give you the best search results. This helps you make better choices.
Bing focuses on four main areas. These are shopping, travel, local information, and health. A test version of Bing was first available on June 1, 2009. The full website officially launched just two days later, on June 3, 2009. It quickly became very popular.
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How Bing Grew and Partnered
On July 29, 2009, Microsoft and Yahoo! made a big announcement. They said that Bing would start powering Yahoo! Search. This meant that Bing's technology would be used for all Yahoo! searches around the world. This change happened by early 2012.
Improving Search Results with "Tiger"
In October 2011, Microsoft announced a new project. It was called "Tiger." Tiger was a special computer program designed for Bing. When it was finished, Bing could give users faster and more accurate search results. This new technology was added to Bing in August 2011.
Bing's Place in the Search World
As of October 2018, Bing was the third largest search engine globally. It handled about 4.58% of all searches. The biggest search engine was Google, with 77% of searches. Baidu was second, with 14.45%. Since Bing powers Yahoo! Search, Yahoo! itself had about 2.63% of searches.
Cool Features of Bing
Bing has many helpful features to make searching easier. When you start typing a search, Bing suggests ideas. It also shows related searches. This is called the "Explore pane." It uses smart technology to find connections between topics.
Every day, Bing.com shows a different, beautiful picture. You can click on parts of these pictures to learn more. These images can be of amazing places around the world. They might show nature scenes or even things from outer space.
Media Search Options
Bing offers special features for finding videos and images:
- Video Previews: When you move your mouse over a video picture, the video starts playing automatically. This helps you see if it's what you want.
- Image Search: You can scroll through many images without stopping. You can also change settings like size, layout, color, style, and if people are in the pictures.
- Video Search: You can adjust settings for videos. These include how long the video is, its screen size, its quality, and where it came from.
See also
In Spanish: Bing (desambiguación) para niños
