Qwant VIPrivacy
Qwant VIPrivacy sets qwant.com as your default search engine, blocks trackers for you to protect your personal data while you browse
What is Qwant VIPrivacy?
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Summary
Qwant, the search engine that respects your privacy. Designed and based in France, Qwant is the first European search engine, both efficient and ethical, that protects the freedoms of its users and ensures the preservation of the digital ecosystem. Our keywords: privacy and neutrality.
Respecting your privacy Qwant delivers the best possible results to your searches without ever trying to find out who you are or what you do. We strongly believe that what you are looking for is your privacy. Qwant therefore does not store or use any personal data for advertising or other purposes.
You too, make your #switch2Qwant with this addon, and keep Qwant at hand, on your homepage and as your default search engine.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Blocks trackers effectively
- Improves search results over time
- Combines features of 'ublock Origin' and 'I don't care about cookies'
- Maintains user privacy with less targeted ads
- Qwant search engine provides ad-free search results
Cons
- Does not work on browsers like Vivaldi
- Issues with setting Qwant as the default search engine due to Google restrictions
- Problems with changing homepage and loss of functionality in the URL bar
- Extension can become buggy, requiring timely fixes
- Forces itself as permanent home page which can't be changed
Most mentioned
- Effective at blocking trackers
- Some issues with functionality in certain browsers
- Requests for a 'Qwant lite' version
- Concerns over Google's anti-trust activities
- Positive feedback on intuitive and comprehensive search results
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Safety
Risk impact
Qwant VIPrivacy is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Qwant VIPrivacy if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Qwant VIPrivacy has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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