KEY TAKEAWAYS
Here’s a quick list of the best private search engines besides Google and Bing that keep your searches private and don’t track or keep your logs.
- DuckDuckGo: A reliable search engine that uses on-site encryption and doesn’t log or share users’ data.
- Qwant: It gives a similar user experience to Google and doesn’t track your IP address and search terms.
- Startpage: It uses SSL encryption and follows a no-log policy and a wide range of privacy-focused features.
- Searx.me: A metasearch engine that obtains search results from other search engines uses a proxy feature to protect your online identity.
- Yandex: A search engine similar to Bing and Google, it offers excellent features but is headquartered in Russia.