Qwant - Search engine and tracker blocker

Qwant extension sets qwant.com as your default search engine and blocks trackers for you.

The Qwant Chrome extension enhances your browsing experience by setting Qwant.com as your default search engine and blocking trackers to keep your online activity private and secure. It offers AI-powered search results, helping you find information efficiently without compromising your privacy. Additionally, the extension reduces cookies and ads, ensuring a cleaner browsing environment.

Qwant also features a unique loyalty program that rewards users with 10 euros per week, promoting a beneficial and trustworthy search experience. With a strict no-storage policy on search history and personal data, Qwant ensures that you are the user, not the product. Install the Qwant extension today for secure, private, and rewarding web searches.

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By:
https://qwant.com
Users:
200,000
Rating:
4.41
(287)
Version:
8.1.3 Last updated: 2025-04-07
Creation date:
2018-12-17
Risk:
High risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • tabs
Size:
992.26K
Email:
co*****@qwant.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
2 days ago

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User reviews

Users appreciate Qwant for its strong privacy features, effective tracker blocking, and improved search results without excessive ads. The extension is simple, efficient, and actively maintained. However, it suffers from frequent false positives causing temporary IP blocks, forces homepage changes that users dislike, and encounters compatibility issues on some browsers. Regional content mismatches and service unavailability in certain countries also affect user experience.
Pros
  • Effectively blocks trackers and advertisements, enhancing user privacy.
  • Provides better search results compared to some other engines.
  • Respects user privacy and avoids biased or excessive ads.
  • Easy to use with a simple and efficient interface.
  • Quickly fixes bugs and maintains active development.
Cons
  • Frequently blocks legitimate users by mistakenly identifying them as bots, causing IP blocks.
  • The extension forces itself as the permanent homepage and search engine, which users find restrictive.
  • Several users report functionality issues on certain browsers like Chrome OS or Vivaldi.
  • News and search results may default to unwanted languages or regions, requiring manual changes.
  • Limited or no functionality in certain countries like Brazil and Russia.
Recent reviews
Je souhaite vous faire part d’un problème récurrent que je rencontre avec votre moteur de recherche. Bien que celui-ci soit très performant et efficace, il arrive fréquemment qu’il bloque de manière aléatoire, supposant à tort que je suis un robot. Mon IP est alors bloqué ! Ces interruptions sont non seulement frustrantes, mais elles rendent également l’outil difficilement exploitable dans le cadre de mes recherches régulières. Une fois, cela peut être compréhensible, mais la fréquence de ces blocages devient problématique. Je vous serais reconnaissant(e) de bien vouloir examiner ce dysfonctionnement et d’apporter une solution pour améliorer l’expérience utilisateur. PS : je n'ai aucun problème avec d'autres services ou moteur de recherche, Mon Bloqueur de PUB ADGUARD est bien désactivé comme c'est conseillé.
by Er*****, 2024-12-07

Works beautifully very effective, but qwant needs to address its browser and add qwant lite. Vipravacy is the best extension I've ever enjoyed, I love it in qwant browser & chrome extension I use it in Yandex alpha. Brilliant
by Bi*****, 2023-09-25

Qwant fait super bien le boulot concernant les traqueurs et les résultats de recherches sont bien meilleurs qu'avant et s'améliorent avec le temps. Depuis que je connais Qwant j'ai toujours pensé que c'était un bloqueur de traqueurs qui manquait et l'entreprise semble en plein développement alors je ne peux que recommander.
by To*****, 2023-03-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Qwant - Search engine and tracker blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Qwant - Search engine and tracker blocker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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