In case you haven't tried them, here are some of the best search engines besides Google.
Google has been hailed as the "undisputed king of the search engine hill," according to Apple Insider. However, due to Google becoming too saturated due to the high volume of users, the king is not without its own flaws.
In April, Forbes reported that Google detected at least 30 security vulnerabilities in its search engine, requiring them to release an update to its system urgently. Google has since admitted that there has been an increased number of successful hacks of Chrome and other browsers.
If you're looking to find an alternative search engine to place your searches, here are our top five recommendations.
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DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo has been around since 2008 but rose to popularity in 2011 after getting featured on Time Magazine's list of "50 Best Websites of 2011".
Some notable features of DuckDuckGo include its "Instant Answers," which display the most relevant search keywords before you even press enter, which are based on third-party APIs or static data sources, according to DuckDuckGo's Help center.
Additionally, the search engine prides itself on its transparent privacy policy, as its website claims never to collect any of its users' data.
Disconnect Search
According to Software Testing Help, Disconnect Search provides a secure search experience by getting their results from third-party search engines such as Bing, Yahoo, and more, but in a cloak of anonymity.
If you're a user who takes priority on being private and secure, consider using the proxy search engine Disconnect Search for a safer alternative to Google.
Yahoo
Yahoo is known as one of the earliest website search engines that remain operational. But similar to Google, it may not be the most private search engine as its usage terms disclose that the company analyzes and sells the data it collects via tracking technology, according to Apple Insider.
However, if you are looking for a multi-purpose "portal" site, Yahoo may be your best bet, as the website offers your local news, entertainment, weather reports, and more. Additionally, Yahoo's long-standing email service is still available as an alternative to Google's.
Brave Search
Claiming to be even more secure than DuckDuckGo, Brave Search is known to be one of the most private search engines around.
Online Sciences reports that Brave Search is known for its fast searching, as it does not rely on any third-party data and has created its own search index. Additionally, Brave Search has disclosed that it does not track or collect any personal data at all.
Ecosia
Interestingly, if you're looking for a new search engine, as well as a way to add fulfillment to your daily life, try the ecologically-oriented search engine, Ecosia.
On the subject of security, Ecosia checks out as it does not store user searches or sell any data gathered from users. Ecosia claims to give an environmentally friendly search experience by using revenues generated from advertisements to plant trees around the world.
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Written by: Andi C.
