Qwant - Search engine and tracker blocker

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

What is Qwant - Search engine and tracker blocker?

Qwant - Search engine and tracker blocker is a Chrome extension that enhances your online privacy by blocking trackers, reducing cookies and ads, and setting Qwant as your default search engine. Enjoy AI-assisted searches, a loyalty program, and the assurance that your data remains confidential—no search history storage and no resale of your personal information. Experience a safer, more private browsing environment with Qwant.

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Extension stats

By: https://qwant.com

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Users: 300,000+

Rating: 4.43 (287)

Version: 8.1.2 (Last updated: 2024-10-28)

Creation date: 2018-12-17

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Overrides search engine: Yes

Permissions:

declarativeNetRequest
webNavigation
storage
tabs
cookies

Size: 1.61M

Email: co*****@qwant.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 1283

Other rankings

#56 in Tools ▼ 4 #58 in engine keyword 9 ▼ 20 #71 in default search keyword 19 ▼ 7 #243 in google search keyword 46 ▼ 59

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

🛡️ Qwant protects you so that your browsing is more serene and secure. It blocks trackers, reduces the number of cookies and adverts and sets Qwant as your default search engine so you can enjoy all its benefits :

AI for your searches 🤖
A loyalty programme to earn 10 euros a week 🤑
No storage of your search history and no resale of your personal data 🔐

Install and use the Qwant extension today to enjoy protected browsing and a brand new search experience!

Qwant, the search engine where you're the user, not the product.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Effective tracker blocking
Good search results compared to Google
User-friendly and intuitive interface
Minimal ads compared to other search engines
Recent updates show improvement and development

Cons

Issues with compatibility in certain browsers (e.g., Vivaldi, Brazil)
No longer allows Qwant to be set as the default search engine in Chrome
Problems with regional content (e.g., news not matching user location)
Some users report the extension is not functioning as intended
Some features not working properly, leading to frustration

Most mentioned

Tracker blocking effectiveness
Problems with Google integration
User interface issues (e.g., home screen opening unexpectedly)
Spanish news appearing for Spanish users
Reports of the extension not functioning in certain regions

Recent reviews

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

Bill Lyb, 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.

Toren, 2023-03-04

It doesn't work, but that is Google's fault. Seems Chrome no longer allows the creation of "Other Search Engines", only site searches. Only items in the "Search Engines" list can be selected as the default, so Qwant can no longer be set as default. This is anti-trust activity by Google. Only allowed to search inside the corporate fact-censorship bubbles.

James Rodgers, 2022-11-23

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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.