4 ms·In a sense with its list of default search engines, it has always been adware.by TD-Linux 12y agoIn a sense with its list of default search engines, it has always been adware.pera 12y agoMaybe but a search engine provides a service for no cost (except sometimes your privacy), an ad is there to sell you a product.cpeterso 12y agoSearch engines show ads, too. They make money from ads, referral links, and paid placement.