SearXNG

SearXNG is a free internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services and databases. Users are neither tracked nor profiled, and it doesn't use cookies or store any personal data.

Key features:
- Privacy-focused search
- No tracking or profiling
- Aggregates results from multiple engines
- Customizable search categories
- Tor support
- Proxy support
- No ads
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Customizable themes
- Search plugins for different engines

SearXNG is my go-to search solution for privacy and control:

Privacy Protection: Unlike commercial search engines, SearXNG doesn't track my searches, build a profile of me, or store my personal data. I can search without being monitored.

No Ads: SearXNG provides clean search results without advertisements, making it easier to find what I'm looking for without distractions.

Aggregated Results: By combining results from multiple search engines, I get more comprehensive and diverse search results, often finding information I might miss with a single engine.

Self-Hosted Control: Running SearXNG on my server means I have complete control over my search experience and can customize it to my preferences.

Research Tool: For development research, learning new technologies, and finding solutions to coding problems, SearXNG provides unbiased, comprehensive results.

Cost Savings: I don't need to worry about search limits, API costs, or premium features. All functionality is available for free.

Learning Resource: The open-source nature of SearXNG allows me to understand how search engines work and potentially contribute to the project.

Professional Use: For client work and sensitive research, I can search without leaving a digital footprint or having my queries logged by third parties.