What is Qwant?
Qwant is a French search engine built on the principle that you shouldn't have to sacrifice privacy for good search results. Unlike Google, Qwant doesn't track users, doesn't store personal data, and doesn't build profiles for advertising. The company uses a combination of their own search index and Bing's index to deliver relevant results without relying on Google. This makes Qwant one of the only search engines in the world with any degree of independence from Google's dominance. Based in Paris, Qwant represents Europe's commitment to digital sovereignty and provides specialized services including Qwant Junior, a safe search engine designed specifically for children.
Key Features
- ✓No user tracking or profiling
- ✓No personal data storage or sale
- ✓Independent search index (combined with Bing)
- ✓French/European data sovereignty
- ✓Qwant Junior for child-safe searching
- ✓Maps service (Qwant Maps)
- ✓Browser extensions available
- ✓Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- ✓Clean, ad-labeled results
- ✓News, images, and video search
- ✓Social media results integration
- ✓Customizable dark mode and themes
🔒 Privacy & Data Protection
Qwant was designed from the start to protect user privacy. The company does not track your searches, does not place tracking cookies, and does not build advertising profiles. Search queries are not stored or linked to your identity. As a French company, Qwant operates under strict EU data protection laws and is not subject to US surveillance legislation. For users concerned about Google's data collection practices, Qwant offers a European alternative that respects privacy without compromising on usability.
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💰 Pricing
Qwant is completely free to use. The service is funded through non-targeted advertising – ads are based on your current search query, not your search history or personal profile. This means you see relevant ads without being tracked. There are no premium tiers or paid versions – privacy-respecting search is available to everyone at no cost.
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