Private Search Engines
Safe Internet Usage
Recommended
Use search engines that don’t track your activity, like DuckDuckGo or Startpage. This reduces the risk of your searches being monitored and used to profile your behavior.
Recommended Solutions
DuckDuckGo
ServicePrivacy-focused search engine with no tracking.
Difficulty:
easy
Learning Curve:
easy
Setup Time:
5 minutes
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
- No tracking, simple to use.
Limitations:
- Limited results vs Google.
Startpage
ServiceSearch engine with Google results but no tracking.
Difficulty:
easy
Learning Curve:
easy
Setup Time:
5 minutes
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
- Google results without tracking.
Limitations:
- Slower than Google.
Searx
ProductOpen-source search engine with customizable settings.
Difficulty:
very_hard
Learning Curve:
very_hard
Setup Time:
4 hours
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
- Customizable, open-source.
Limitations:
- Requires technical setup.