SearXNG - Privacy Search Engine

Adds SearXNG as the default search engine in your browser. Secure your queries with instant access to SearX metasearch engine.
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SearXNG is a free, open-source metasearch engine that aggregates search results from multiple sources without tracking or profiling users. This Chrome extension seamlessly adds SearXNG as your default search engine, enabling you to securely perform searches while maintaining your privacy.

As a fork of the original SearX project, SearXNG enhances the open metasearch experience by providing instant access to comprehensive search results without sacrificing user anonymity. With no tracking or profiling, it is an ideal choice for users seeking a private alternative to traditional search engines.

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By:
Addons enjoyer
Daily users:
679 2
Rating:
4.75
(24)
Version:
1.5 Last updated: 2022-04-27
Version code:
5397457
Creation date:
2022-04-11
Risk:
Low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size:
46.98K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

Ranking

# 3,793 ▲ 10
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User reviews

Users appreciate the SearXNG Firefox add-on as a good privacy-respecting search tool that integrates well and is convenient to use. However, multiple users note issues with the default search instance (searx.be) being frequently overloaded and providing no results. A common request is the ability to select or change the SearXNG provider to improve reliability and distribution of search requests.
Pros
  • Good privacy search engine respecting user privacy
  • Adds a useful privacy-focused search functionality directly in Firefox
  • Well-received and appreciated by users for usefulness and convenience
Cons
  • Limited choice of SearXNG instances; many users want ability to select different instances
  • Current default instance (searx.be) often overloaded, resulting in poor or no search results
  • Desire for more distributed and reliable instance options to improve performance and availability
Recent reviews
by Vedun, 2024-12-14
Is it possible to change the search engine from searx.be to searx.org?
by Gerardo, 2024-05-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

SearXNG - Privacy Search Engine requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Can change search providers, which could redirect searches to malicious sites, posing moderate risk.
Risk likelihood

SearXNG - Privacy Search Engine has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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