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Sick of Google? Try one of these 5 search engines instead

DATE POSTED:August 21, 2024
Search without spying Duckduckgo Duckduckgo

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Duckduckgo

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Google is the most popular search engine, but not the only one. Many of the upstarts profile themselves on the promise of better respect for our privacy and one of the best known is called Duckduckgo. It searches in the same way as Google but without spying.

More than a browser Brave search Brave search

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Brave search

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Brave is a browser that prioritizes privacy. It has a built-in search engine, but it is also available in other browsers. Recently, Brave Search was released in a new version that lets you search as usual — or with the help of artificial intelligence.

Green search engine that plants trees Ecosia Ecosia

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Ecosia

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When you do an internet search, the search engine makes money from ads. Challenger Ecosia uses its revenue to plant trees. It has planted over 200 million trees in more than 30 countries. Ecosia uses Google or Microsoft Bing as its search engine, and in the settings at the top right you can choose which one.

Search in Europe Qwant Qwant

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Qwant

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Most search engines are based in the U.S., but there are also European contenders. France’s Qwant emphasizes that its geographical location means it complies with tough European data protection rules.

AI search with Copilot Copilot Copilot

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Copilot

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Microsoft is pushing hard to challenge Google’s search engine by using artificial intelligence. You can do this via the Bing search service, but you can make it even easier by going directly to Microsoft’s AI service Copilot.