SearXNG

A free internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services without tracking or profiling users.

Open source alternative to:

Google Search

Bing

DuckDuckGo

SearXNG is a free, open-source internet metasearch engine that aggregates results from more than 70 search services and databases. It is a privacy-respecting alternative to proprietary search engines like Google Search, Bing, and DuckDuckGo.

Unlike commercial search engines, SearXNG does not track users, profile behavior, or serve targeted advertisements. Queries are sent to multiple search engines simultaneously and results are aggregated into a single, unbiased list. Users can self-host their own instance for complete control over their search experience.

SearXNG is highly customizable, supporting custom themes, engine preferences, and filter configurations. It is the spiritual predecessor to newer search aggregators like degoog and remains one of the most mature and widely deployed open-source meta-search solutions available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does SearXNG work as a metasearch engine?

SearXNG aggregates results from more than 70 search services and databases, sending each query to multiple engines simultaneously. Results are then merged into a single, unbiased list. It is a privacy-respecting alternative to Google Search, Bing, and DuckDuckGo because it does not track users, profile behavior, or serve targeted advertisements.

Can I run my own SearXNG instance?

Yes — SearXNG is designed for self-hosting, and running your own instance gives you complete control over your search experience. You can configure which engines are used, adjust filter settings, and choose custom themes. This is why it is widely deployed by individuals and organizations that want privacy-respecting search.

Is SearXNG still actively maintained?

SearXNG is one of the most mature and widely deployed open-source metasearch solutions, and it continues to receive active development under its AGPL-3.0 license. It is the spiritual predecessor to newer search aggregators such as degoog, but remains the reference implementation in this space.

Looking for contributors

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