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SearX works very well, as good as Google, according to this comparison (which is the reason I went from DDG go SearX). [1] https://libretechtips.gitlab.io/deta
by Fnoord 7y ago
SearX works very well, as good as Google, according to this comparison (which is the reason I went from DDG go SearX).
[1] https://libretechtips.gitlab.io/detailed-tests-of-search-engines-google-startpage-bing-duckduckgo-metager-ecosia-swisscows-searx-qwant-yandex-and-mojeek/ https://libretechtips.gitlab.io/detailed-tests-of-search-eng...
- DavideNL 7y agoBut which instance? You have to trust the hoster of the instance, but there seems to be little info on that...
- Fnoord 7y agoGreat point. The SearX documentation addresses your concern here [1] I run my own, for myself only (via WireGuard). Its easy to set one up, for example with Docker [2]. However, I recommend to try it out first. A list of public instances is available here [3]. These lists include Tor entries (if you require anonimity, don't enable JS and use e.g. Tor Browser!), and also mention where they are hosted (if on clearweb). You can try it out there. That being said, one which seems safe (because of the people behind it) is [4]. At least safe to test it. [1] https://asciimoo.github.io/searx/user/own-instance.html https://asciimoo.github.io/searx/user/own-instance.html [2] https://github.com/searx/searx-docker https://github.com/searx/searx-docker [3] https://searx.space/ https://searx.space/ [4] https://search.privacytools.io/ https://search.privacytools.io/
- floriol 7y agoWouldn't running a private instance be the same as directly queryint google? Like, it queries through the same IP you use, and can build a profile just using that.