# Qwant Private Search

> Discreet & Private search

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id924470452](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id924470452)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id924470452`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Qwant
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (2,710 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-10
- **First published:** 2017-01-25
- **Size:** 165 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qwant-private-search/id924470452)
- **Website:** [https://help.qwant.com/fr/aide/qwant-mobile/](https://help.qwant.com/fr/aide/qwant-mobile/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.qwant.com/privacy](https://www.qwant.com/privacy)

## Description

Qwant Private Search is a privacy-first Chrome extension designed to protect your online queries. Since 2013, Qwant has not collected personal data, and your search history stays private and never sold. This extension puts you in control: your searches belong to you, and your data isn't exposed to trackers or advertisers.

It also delivers a private browsing experience with ad blocking, tabs, and private mode. The built-in Zap button lets you erase all browsing data in one click, before or after every session. Take back control of your data and browse with peace of mind. It's free to use.

## Rankings

- #34,985 — Overall
- #5 — start page
- #6 — default search
- #8 — search box
- #17 — search
- #21 — search bar

## Review summary

Qwant Private Search is highly regarded for strong privacy, easy setup, and solid search quality, plus good history/data deletion controls and a privacy-respecting, non–US-based stance. Common drawbacks include intrusive ads and a call for a built-in ad blocker, mixed feelings about AI features, occasional reliability issues, and concerns about history being stored.

### Pros

- Strong privacy and not tracking compared with mainstream search engines
- Easy to configure with a user-friendly UX and clear privacy controls
- High-quality, varied search results with a privacy-respecting approach
- Good history/data deletion controls and transparency around data
- Not US-based, appealing as a privacy-focused alternative

### Cons

- Ads and pop-ups can be intrusive; users want a built-in ad blocker
- AI features presence is controversial; some users prefer no AI or opt-out options
- Reliability issues: search can be unreliable or intermittently unavailable at times
- Some concerns about search history being stored or visible despite deletion, raising privacy questions

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id924470452)