{"id":10261,"date":"2026-04-28T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.mylittlebigweb.com\/alternative-search-engines-to-google\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T16:51:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:51:54","slug":"alternative-search-engines-to-google","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/en\/blog\/alternative-search-engines-to-google\/","title":{"rendered":"Search Engines Other Than Google: 12 Alternatives to Google You Should Know About in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to the web, it&#8217;s very hard to escape Google. After all, the American search giant can be found everywhere, and we count on it to answer (almost) all our questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who do you ask when you&#8217;re looking for a lasagna recipe? Google! And when you want to try a new restaurant, who do you trust? Google reviews, of course!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google&#8217;s domination is so great that using the search engine has almost become a reflex for most of us. But there is more than Google out there. Many other alternatives exist. For the sake of curiosity, and before we get to the heart of the matter, take a moment and try to name 5 search engines other than Google. Not easy, is it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, with the help of experts from the <a href=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/en\/seo-agency-montreal\/\">SEO agency<\/a> My Little Little Big Web, we will review 12 alternative search engines to Google. Are you ready? Let&#8217;s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google still holds 90% of the global market in 2026, but its share is declining on desktop computers, and generative AI is reshaping the landscape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Privacy-focused search engines (DuckDuckGo, Brave Search, Startpage) are experiencing steady growth and are no longer a niche phenomenon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI search engines (Perplexity, ChatGPT Search, Bing Copilot) are not replacing Google; they are used as a supplement for complex searches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a Quebec-based small business, using another search engine alongside Google is now part of a solid SEO strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/global-search-engine-market-share-EN-1024x692.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/global-search-engine-market-share-EN-1024x692.png 1024w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/global-search-engine-market-share-EN-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/global-search-engine-market-share-EN-768x519.png 768w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/global-search-engine-market-share-EN-1536x1037.png 1536w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/global-search-engine-market-share-EN.png 1910w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\r\n            <div class=\"sommaire-wrapper container pt\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n    \r\n    \r\n\r\n    <div class=\"block block_blogue-sommaire sommaire--page\">\r\n        <div class=\"sommaire-toggle\">\r\n            <div class=\"sommaire-title h3 title m\">Table of content<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sommaire-icon\">\r\n                <div class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\">\n  <g id=\"plus-icone-bleu\" transform=\"translate(-16 34.569) rotate(-90)\">\n    <rect id=\"Rectangle_852\" data-name=\"Rectangle 852\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(26.069 17) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#12416f\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n    <rect id=\"Rectangle_853\" data-name=\"Rectangle 853\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(17.569 24.5)\" fill=\"#12416f\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n  <\/g>\n<\/svg>\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"3\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 3\">\n  <rect id=\"moins-icone-bleu\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\" fill=\"#084a7b\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sommaire-content\"><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <script>\r\n        jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n            $('.col-l_content h2, .col-l_content h3, .page h2').each(function(){\r\n                var id = Math.random().toString(36).substr(2, 9);\r\n                $(this).attr('id', id);\r\n                var text = $(this).text();\r\n                var link = '<a href=\"#'+id+'\">'+text+'<\/a>';\r\n                if($(this).is('h2')){\r\n                    $('.block_blogue-sommaire .sommaire-content').append('<div class=\"h2\">'+link+'<\/div>');\r\n                }else{\r\n                    $('.block_blogue-sommaire .sommaire-content').append('<div class=\"h3\">'+link+'<\/div>');\r\n                }\r\n            });\r\n            $('.block_blogue-sommaire').addClass('visible');\r\n            \r\n            $('.block_blogue-sommaire .sommaire-toggle').click(function(){\r\n                $(this).parent().toggleClass('closed');\r\n            });\r\n\r\n            if (window.innerWidth < 768) {\r\n                $('.block_blogue-sommaire').addClass('closed');\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \r\n        });\r\n    <\/script>\r\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Search Engine Market in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before diving into the alternatives, let\u2019s take a look at the current landscape. Google still largely dominates the global market with about 90% market share in 2026, followed far behind by Bing at 5.1%, Yandex at 1.95%, and Yahoo at 1.48%, according to StatCounter data from March 2026. In France and Quebec, the situation is even more lopsided: Google\u2019s share there exceeds 87%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, two trends are changing the landscape. First, Google\u2019s share on desktop computers fell to 79.1% in 2026, its lowest level in 20 years. Second, the emergence of conversational search (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) is revolutionizing user behavior: traffic to AI search engines surged by 225% between 2024 and 2025. For brands, this means that being visible only on Google is no longer a sufficient strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.1 Why Use a Different Search Engine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are now many reasons to seek alternatives to Google. The primary one remains privacy protection: Google collects a massive amount of search data to target its ads. In Canada, this issue has become a central concern: according to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, 89% of Canadians are concerned about their online privacy in 2024\u20132025, with 36% expressing significant concern. And 83% have specific concerns about the use of generative AI tools, which directly impacts new AI search engines.<br>The second reason is the diversity of search results: Google\u2019s personalization algorithms create a filter bubble, while some search engines offer more neutral results. Finally, digital sovereignty and environmental commitment are driving more and more users to favor European or ethical search engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canadian-digital-privacy-context-EN-1-1024x776.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canadian-digital-privacy-context-EN-1-1024x776.png 1024w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canadian-digital-privacy-context-EN-1-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canadian-digital-privacy-context-EN-1-768x582.png 768w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canadian-digital-privacy-context-EN-1-1536x1164.png 1536w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canadian-digital-privacy-context-EN-1.png 1689w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.2 The Canadian and Quebec Context: A Particularly Favorable Environment for Alternatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Canada, several indicators point to a shift in consumer behavior. Canadians\u2019 trust in large technology companies has dropped from 39% in 2020 to 28% in 2024, according to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. Specifically, 74% of Canadians have already refused to provide their personal information to an organization for privacy-related reasons (2022\u20132023 survey by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner). In Quebec, these concerns are even more pronounced: 62% of Quebecers believe they are well-informed about their privacy rights, compared to 42% in Ontario and the Prairies.<br>The legislative framework reinforces this trend. Quebec\u2019s Bill 25 on the Protection of Personal Information, which has been fully in effect since 2024, imposes on businesses a heightened duty of transparency regarding trackers and a requirement for explicit consent. According to Laval University\u2019s Academy of Digital Transformation (NETendances 2024), 95% of Quebec adults use the Internet, compared to just 34% in 2000. All the conditions are in place for certain alternative search engines to gain ground in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.3 The Major Search Engines in Direct Competition with Google<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the major search engines that can claim to be in direct competition with Google are Bing (Microsoft), Yahoo!, Yandex (Russia), and Baidu (China). Alongside them, a new generation of search engines like Brave Search and Mojeek is building its own index without relying on the giants. And then there are all the search engines other than Google that have specialized in niche areas: privacy, environmental sustainability, scientific research, and content for children. Just like Google, each has its strengths and weaknesses, but none currently surpasses Google in search volume.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Bing: The Direct Competitor Powered by Artificial Intelligence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bing.png 742w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bing-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First on the list is Bing, Microsoft\u2019s search engine. With a global market share of approximately 5.1% in 2026, it remains far behind Google but unquestionably retains its position as the second-most-used search engine in the world. Most importantly, its adoption rate has been on the rise since the integration of generative AI. Just like Google, Bing offers a comprehensive ecosystem: web, images, videos, maps, and news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2023, Bing has relied on ChatGPT and then on Copilot, Microsoft\u2019s AI assistant. In practice, users can ask a complex question and receive a synthesized, sourced, conversational response. Unlike Google, Bing also emphasizes daily background images and a rewards program that converts searches into gift cards. For advertisers, Microsoft Advertising is often a less competitive and less expensive platform than Google Ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Optimizing your presence on Bing has an interesting multiplier effect: DuckDuckGo and Yahoo rely on Bing\u2019s index, so a single search can yield results across multiple channels. In our experience as a Montreal-based agency, we regularly see Quebec SMEs capture 5 to 8% of their organic traffic through Bing.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"block block_blogue-citation\">\r\n       <span class=\"citation\">\u00ab&nbsp;5,1% - Bing's global market share in 2026 - Source : StatCounter, mars 2026&nbsp;\u00bb<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. DuckDuckGo: One of the best-known privacy-focused search engines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/duck.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/duck.png 752w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/duck-300x184.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since its launch in 2008, DuckDuckGo has established itself as the leading privacy-focused search engine. It does not track your searches, does not store your data, and does not display any targeted ads. In 2026, DuckDuckGo processes approximately 100 million searches per day, nearly 37 billion per year, according to its own public statistics. Its global market share hovers around 0.75%, making it the 5th most-used search engine in the world and the 2nd most-used mobile search engine in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.1 A Search Engine That Respects Your Privacy by Default<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The promise is simple: no trackers, no third-party cookies, no data collection. It\u2019s a true privacy-respecting search engine that requires no special configuration. You can also install the browser extension or mobile app to block trackers on all other sites you visit. Privacy-respecting search then becomes a consistent experience throughout your browsing.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.2 Bangs and Duck.ai: Use a Different Search Engine Without Switching Tabs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cBangs\u201d feature remains one of its best assets for using a different search engine right from the DuckDuckGo search bar: type !w topic-name to go directly to the corresponding Wikipedia page. More than 13,000 shortcuts of this type are available. DuckDuckGo has also developed an AI assistant called Duck.ai and an Email Protection service that hides your real email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"block block_blogue-citation\">\r\n       <span class=\"citation\">\u00ab&nbsp;100 M   Daily searches processed by DuckDuckGo   - Source : DuckDuckGo, 2025&nbsp;\u00bb<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Yahoo!: Another pioneering search engine that focuses on aggregation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-09-16-162839.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-09-16-162839.png 698w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-09-16-162839-300x222.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yahoo! has been around since 1994, before Google. Today, it accounts for only 1.48% of the global search engine market in 2026, but it remains historically the third-most-used search engine in the world and is still one of the best-known search engines among the general public in North America. What sets it apart is that its portal combines a search engine, news aggregator, email, finance, sports, and many other services. It serves as a gateway to the web for millions of loyal users.<br>From a technical standpoint, Yahoo! Search has relied primarily on Bing\u2019s index since 2009. Its strength therefore lies less in the search engine itself than in the breadth of its vertical portals: Yahoo Finance, for example, remains a global benchmark for market tracking. For a Canadian company, targeting Yahoo! makes the most sense if your customer base is older and still uses the ecosystem out of habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rise-of-google-alternatives-timeline-EN-1024x687.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rise-of-google-alternatives-timeline-EN-1024x687.png 1024w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rise-of-google-alternatives-timeline-EN-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rise-of-google-alternatives-timeline-EN-768x516.png 768w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rise-of-google-alternatives-timeline-EN.png 1460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Qwant: The French Search Engine That Prioritizes Sovereignty<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/moteur-de-recherche-qwant-1024x446.png\" alt=\"qwant-moteur-de-recherche\" class=\"wp-image-115863\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qwant is a French search engine launched in 2013. Like DuckDuckGo, it promises never to collect your personal data for advertising purposes. Its results are not personalized, which helps prevent the filter bubble effect. Its interface organizes results into several tabs: Web, News, Social, Music, and Shopping. And Qwant Junior, its version designed for children ages 6 to 13, blocks pornographic and violent content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qwant\u2019s 2025\u20132026 roadmap is significant: together with Ecosia, it has launched the EUSP (European Search Perspective) project, a joint venture aimed at creating a European search index independent of the American giants. Among the alternative search engines to Google that can be used to support this European initiative, Qwant is likely the most iconic. The goal is ambitious: to cover 50% of French search queries and 33% of German search queries by the end of 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qwant also offers a quick search feature where you simply type \u201c&amp;\u201d before a website\u2019s name (for example, \u201c&amp;Wikipedia\u201d) to be redirected there directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/how-alternative-search-engine-works-EN-1024x689.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/how-alternative-search-engine-works-EN-1024x689.png 1024w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/how-alternative-search-engine-works-EN-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/how-alternative-search-engine-works-EN-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/how-alternative-search-engine-works-EN.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Brave Search: The Most Promising Search Engine of the New Generation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brave Search is likely the most dynamic search engine of the new generation in 2026. Launched in 2021 by the creators of the Brave browser, it stands out for relying on its own web index, independent of Google and Bing. It is one of only three large-scale independent indexes in the Western world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The numbers speak for themselves: the Brave browser surpassed 101 million monthly active users in September 2025, and Brave Search processes approximately 1.6 billion queries per month\u2014nearly 20 billion per year. The growth is spectacular: Brave Search has gone from 10 billion annual queries in May 2024 to nearly 20 billion in September 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brave Search also stands out thanks to Ask Brave, an AI-powered conversational search experience launched in September 2025, and its transparency regarding the algorithms it uses. No trackers, no third-party cookies, no targeted ads. Our recommendation: Brave Search currently offers one of the best balances between search result quality, speed, and privacy. It\u2019s the excellent alternative to Google that we highly recommend to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses looking to reduce their dependence on Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"block block_blogue-citation\">\r\n       <span class=\"citation\">\u00ab&nbsp;101 M active users monthly on Brave - Source : Brave Software, October 2025&nbsp;\u00bb<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Swisscows: Protecting Your Privacy and That of Your Children<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/moteur-de-recherche-swisscows.png\" alt=\"swisscows-moteur-de-recherche\" class=\"wp-image-115865\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in Switzerland, a country known for its strict privacy laws, Swisscows makes a clear promise: no personal data, no IP addresses, and no search queries are stored. All searches are end-to-end encrypted, and the servers are located in the Swiss Alps. For protecting your privacy without any manual configuration, this is one of the most comprehensive options on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its unique technical feature is the use of semantic search technology that organizes results by context rather than by simple keywords. When you type in a query, Swisscows displays a semantic map related to the topic as an added bonus, creating a unique experience. The search engine also includes an anti-violence and anti-pornography filter, making it a favorite among parents who want to protect your privacy and that of their children online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Search Encrypt: a meta search engine that deletes everything after 15 minutes<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/moteur-de-recherche-search-encrypt.png\" alt=\"search-encrypt-moteur-de-recherche\" class=\"wp-image-115867\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search Encrypt is a metasearch engine, which means it draws its results from several general-purpose search engines rather than indexing the web itself. Its main selling point: your search history is automatically deleted after 15 minutes of inactivity, making it particularly useful on shared computers. Every private search is encrypted locally, and the results are not personalized based on your behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about the technical workings of this type of tool, check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/en\/blog\/how-does-a-search-engine-work\/\">how search engines work<\/a>, which details how different search engines index and return information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Yandex: Another Popular Search Engine in the Russian-Speaking Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/moteur-de-recherche-yandex-1024x433.png\" alt=\"yandex-moteur-de-recherche\" class=\"wp-image-115869\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yandex is a popular search engine in the Russian market, founded in 1997. It holds approximately 60% of the Russian market and, as of April 2025, is the 12th most-visited website in the world. It\u2019s not just a search engine: its ecosystem includes Yandex Maps, Yandex Translate, the voice assistant Alice, the cloud storage service Yandex Disk, and even Yandex Taxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yandex is widely used in Eastern Europe and has its own ranking criteria, with Yandex Direct serving as its advertising network. For a Canadian company targeting Russian-speaking audiences, Yandex can be a useful channel, but its unique algorithms require dedicated SEO efforts. While search engines like DuckDuckGo or Brave Search are better choices for privacy, Yandex remains relevant for specific geographic regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"block block_blogue-citation\">\r\n       <span class=\"citation\">\u00ab&nbsp;60% Yandex's market share in Russia - Source WebRankInfo, 2025&nbsp;\u00bb<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Ecosia: The Eco-Friendly Search Engine That Plants Trees<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1917\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Capture-decran-2024-09-17-a-10.39.50.png\" alt=\"capture d'\u00e9cran du moteur de recherche Ecosia.\" class=\"wp-image-17133\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Capture-decran-2024-09-17-a-10.39.50.png 1917w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Capture-decran-2024-09-17-a-10.39.50-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Capture-decran-2024-09-17-a-10.39.50-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Capture-decran-2024-09-17-a-10.39.50-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Capture-decran-2024-09-17-a-10.39.50-1536x575.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1917px) 100vw, 1917px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ecosia is undoubtedly the best-known of the socially conscious search engines. Based in Berlin, Ecosia is a search engine that donates 100% of its profits to climate projects, the majority of which involve planting trees around the world. The official tally shows more than 230 million trees funded since 2009, with a new tree planted every 0.8 seconds. Every search performed on Ecosia brings the platform closer to its long-term goal of one billion trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an eco-friendly search engine worthy of the name, Ecosia is also carbon neutral: its search results are powered by Bing and Google, and its advertising generates revenue\u2014but it\u2019s how that revenue is used that makes all the difference. 80% of the profits fund tree-planting initiatives, while 20% are invested in renewable energy and regenerative agriculture. The company produces twice as much solar energy as it consumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">January 2025 marked a turning point: Firefox made Ecosia its default search engine in seven European countries. With 20 million monthly users and its partnership with Qwant for the EUSP project, Ecosia has established itself as the most credible eco-friendly alternative to Google on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"block block_blogue-citation\">\r\n       <span class=\"citation\">\u00ab&nbsp;230 M Trees funded by Ecosia users since 2009 - Source Ecosia, august 2025&nbsp;\u00bb<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Startpage: The Most Private Search Engine That Uses Google Results<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1919\" height=\"956\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Capture-decran-2024-09-17-a-10.41.05.png\" alt=\"capture d'\u00e9cran du moteur de recherche Startpage\" class=\"wp-image-17135\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Capture-decran-2024-09-17-a-10.41.05.png 1919w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Capture-decran-2024-09-17-a-10.41.05-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Capture-decran-2024-09-17-a-10.41.05-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Capture-decran-2024-09-17-a-10.41.05-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Capture-decran-2024-09-17-a-10.41.05-1536x765.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1919px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in the Netherlands, Startpage is likely the most private search engine on the market. It works in a clever way: it gives you access to Google\u2019s results without collecting your personal data. Essentially, Startpage acts as a proxy between you and Google. Certified GDPR-compliant since 2023, it removes your IP address before performing a search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can configure your search preferences via a fully customizable interface, and a built-in anonymous proxy allows you to visit the results without revealing your IP address to the websites you visit. For those who appreciate the quality of Google\u2019s results but object to mass data collection, Startpage is likely the most practical solution on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Kagi: The Premium Search Engine for Those Who No Longer Want to Use Google<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kagi is a unique outlier in the search engine landscape: it operates on a paid subscription model, with no ads and no data collection. The pitch is simple: if you no longer want to use Google for privacy reasons, Kagi offers you the chance to pay $10 per month for a radically different experience, free of any advertising compromises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kagi offers an extremely streamlined search experience, with the ability to customize your sources, block entire sites, and prioritize the domains you value. This customization ranks search results based on your actual preferences. This is highly valued by developers and researchers, who can thus filter out noise from spam sites or AI-generated content. Kagi also includes an AI search assistant that summarizes results without redirecting to other pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The platform draws on multiple sources, including its own Teclis index. The tech giant Google remains one of these sources, but Kagi applies its own re-ranking algorithm to the results. For professionals, this search engine enables quick searches by eliminating the need to scroll through dozens of irrelevant results, unlike a traditional search engine, which needlessly queries up to 50 search engines simultaneously. Many subscribers view their subscription as an investment in productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. AI-Powered Search Engines: The New Frontier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By 2026, it will be impossible to discuss many other search engines without mentioning those powered by generative artificial intelligence. These tools do more than just provide a list of links: they synthesize a comprehensive, well-sourced, conversational response. Traffic to these platforms increased by 225% between 2024 and 2025, and some estimates put ChatGPT at 17% of global digital queries by the end of 2025. There are many other AI search engines worth exploring today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13.1 Perplexity: Source Transparency Unlike Google<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perplexity is a conversational engine that consistently cites its sources, unlike Google, which prioritizes its own AI Overview, or the standard ChatGPT, which does not always display its references. Each response is accompanied by links to the websites used, making it a highly valued tool for academic research, competitive intelligence, and fact-checking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13.2 ChatGPT Search and Bing Copilot: Conversation as an Interface<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ChatGPT Search (launched in late 2024 by OpenAI) and Bing Copilot integrate web search directly into a conversational interface. 77% of Americans have already used ChatGPT as a search engine, and 24% say they turn to it before Google. In Canada, adoption has been more cautious: according to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, 83% of Canadians express at least some concern about generative AI tools, with 34% expressing significant concern. This partly explains the appeal of AI search engines like Perplexity, which cites its sources, or Brave Leo, which does not log search queries. For brands, this marks a new battle: Google\u2019s dominance over information traffic is eroding in favor of these AI engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13.3 Google AI Overviews: Google Can Reinvent Itself, Too<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google hasn\u2019t stood idly by in the face of this competition. Google, too, can offer an AI experience: 13% of Google searches now display an \u201cAI Overviews\u201d box at the top of the results. On mobile, more than 75% of searches now end without a single click to an external site. For brands, this means they must now optimize for GEO and AEO as much as for traditional SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Local and Specialized Search Engines You Should Know About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the major players, there is a long tail of specialized and local search engines that may be relevant depending on your needs. Here are a few names to keep in mind to approach your Internet searches from a different angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14.1 Lukol and Oscobo: An Anonymous Search Engine Connected to Google<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lukol is a simple search engine that lets you take advantage of Google\u2019s power while acting as an anonymous search engine. It removes all tracking before returning results to you. Oscobo is a similar search engine, based in the United Kingdom, that protects you from all tracking and any form of intrusion (including IP addresses and cookies). You can add a Chrome extension to use the browser address bar as a private search field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14.2 Lilo and YouCare: Use a Different Search Engine to Support Causes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lilo is a French search engine that donates the money generated by advertising to environmental or charitable projects. Every Internet search performed on Lilo earns you a virtual drop of water, which you can redirect to the project of your choice. YouCare follows the same principle but funds charities ranging from animal shelters to medical research. If you want to use a different search engine to give meaning to your clicks, these two options are perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14.3 Boardreader and MetaGer: A Search Engine with a Specialized Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boardreader is a search engine specializing in forums: it displays discussion threads based on your query, with the option to filter by date and language. It\u2019s a search engine that\u2019s particularly useful for competitive intelligence or content curation. MetaGer, meanwhile, has recently expanded its network of source engines to provide even more diverse results. Both function as gateways to other specialized search engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14.4 Searching Another Site Without Switching Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several alternative search engines offer a common feature: the ability to search another site directly from their search bar. This is the case with DuckDuckGo\u2019s \u201cBangs\u201d (!w for Wikipedia, !a for Amazon) and Qwant\u2019s \u201c&amp;\u201d feature. Some search engines, such as Mojeek and Brave Search, offer similar shortcuts that query external search engines without leaving your main interface. A real productivity tip for everyday use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Quick Comparison of the 12 Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you make your choice, here is a comparative summary of the engines featured in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Engine<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Main specialty<\/strong> <\/td><td><strong>Privacy <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical use case<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bing<\/strong><\/td><td>General results + Copilot AI<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td>SEO diversification, cheaper ads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DuckDuckGo<\/strong><\/td><td>Privacy, bangs<\/td><td>Excellent<\/td><td>Sensitive searches, confidential professions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Yahoo<\/strong>!<\/td><td>Multi-service portal<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>Loyal North American audience, news<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Qwant<\/strong><\/td><td>European sovereignty<\/td><td>Good<\/td><td>European market, EUSP project<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Brave Search<\/strong><\/td><td>Independent index + AI<\/td><td>Excellent<\/td><td>Balanced alternative, rapid growth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Swisscows<\/strong><\/td><td>Semantic search, family filter<\/td><td>Excellent<\/td><td>Families, parental control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Search Encrypt<\/strong><\/td><td>Automatic deletion<\/td><td>Good<\/td><td>Shared computers, internet caf\u00e9s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Yandex<\/strong><\/td><td>Russian-speaking market<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>Audiences targeting Russia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ecosia<\/strong><\/td><td>Tree planting<\/td><td>Good<\/td><td>Environmental engagement, brand image<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Startpage<\/strong><\/td><td>Google results without tracking<\/td><td>Excellent<\/td><td>Google quality + GDPR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Kagi<\/strong><\/td><td>Subscription-based premium<\/td><td>Excellent<\/td><td>Pros, developers, researchers, ad-free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Perplexity \/ ChatGPT Search<\/strong><\/td><td>AI conversational search<\/td><td>Variable<\/td><td>Complex searches, quick synthesis<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/alternative-search-engines-positioning-matrix-EN-1024x699.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/alternative-search-engines-positioning-matrix-EN-1024x699.png 1024w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/alternative-search-engines-positioning-matrix-EN-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/alternative-search-engines-positioning-matrix-EN-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/alternative-search-engines-positioning-matrix-EN-1536x1048.png 1536w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/alternative-search-engines-positioning-matrix-EN.png 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. How do you choose a good search engine other than Google?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No search engine is perfect in every way. The search engine that works best for you depends on your priorities. Rather than relying solely on a single tool, the approach we recommend at our agency is to combine two or three search engines as needed: a primary search engine for your daily searches, and an AI-powered search engine for complex or exploratory searches. While alternative search engines lag far behind Google in terms of search volume, they are more than sufficient for 95% of everyday use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/which-alternative-search-engine-decision-tree-EN-1-1024x806.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/which-alternative-search-engine-decision-tree-EN-1-1024x806.png 1024w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/which-alternative-search-engine-decision-tree-EN-1-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/which-alternative-search-engine-decision-tree-EN-1-768x604.png 768w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/which-alternative-search-engine-decision-tree-EN-1-1536x1209.png 1536w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/which-alternative-search-engine-decision-tree-EN-1.png 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/seo-expert-quote-EN.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/seo-expert-quote-EN.png 900w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/seo-expert-quote-EN-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/seo-expert-quote-EN-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Diversifying Your Search Engines Means Diversifying Your Visibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While using Google has become second nature, it would be easy to forget the many alternatives to Google that exist. Some may remember Netscape or AltaVista, which once dominated the web. And who knows, perhaps one of the alternative search engines featured here will overtake Google in the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Canadian businesses, the challenge in 2026 is no longer just about ranking well on Google. It\u2019s about understanding where your customers are actually searching and adapting your strategy accordingly. Our team supports Quebec SMEs in this diversification through audits, multi-search-engine optimization, and <a href=\"https:\/\/mylittlebigweb.com\/en\/geo-ai-seo-agency-montrea\/\">AI-powered GEO and SEO strategies<\/a> tailored to the new era of online search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ on Alternative Search Engines<\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"block block_accordions\" id=\"block_2a773eefa2d1547c71ad74734b1b8bcf\">\r\n                    <div class=\"question\">\r\n                <div class=\"question_title\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"title\">What is the best search engine for privacy?<\/h3>\r\n                    <div class=\"question_icon\">\r\n                        <div class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\">\n  <g id=\"plus-icone-bleu\" transform=\"translate(-16 34.569) rotate(-90)\">\n    <rect id=\"Rectangle_852\" data-name=\"Rectangle 852\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(26.069 17) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#12416f\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n    <rect id=\"Rectangle_853\" data-name=\"Rectangle 853\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(17.569 24.5)\" fill=\"#12416f\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n  <\/g>\n<\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"3\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 3\">\n  <rect id=\"moins-icone-bleu\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\" fill=\"#084a7b\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"question_answer\">\r\n                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DuckDuckGo is generally considered the gold standard: it doesn\u2019t track users, doesn\u2019t store search history, and doesn\u2019t create advertising profiles. Brave Search and Startpage are other solid options, with the latter offering Google results without the associated tracking. For a French-language search engine, Qwant is also a privacy-focused alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"question\">\r\n                <div class=\"question_title\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"title\">Are there search engines other than Google that are just as effective?<\/h3>\r\n                    <div class=\"question_icon\">\r\n                        <div class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\">\n  <g id=\"plus-icone-bleu\" transform=\"translate(-16 34.569) rotate(-90)\">\n    <rect id=\"Rectangle_852\" data-name=\"Rectangle 852\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(26.069 17) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#12416f\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n    <rect id=\"Rectangle_853\" data-name=\"Rectangle 853\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(17.569 24.5)\" fill=\"#12416f\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n  <\/g>\n<\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"3\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 3\">\n  <rect id=\"moins-icone-bleu\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\" fill=\"#084a7b\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"question_answer\">\r\n                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, for most purposes. Brave Search, Startpage, and DuckDuckGo provide results of sufficient quality for everyday searches. Highly specialized searches (local, video, shopping) often yield better results on Google or Bing. Several search engines other than Google now rival Google in terms of speed and relevance.<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"question\">\r\n                <div class=\"question_title\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"title\">Which search engines are the most eco-friendly?<\/h3>\r\n                    <div class=\"question_icon\">\r\n                        <div class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\">\n  <g id=\"plus-icone-bleu\" transform=\"translate(-16 34.569) rotate(-90)\">\n    <rect id=\"Rectangle_852\" data-name=\"Rectangle 852\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(26.069 17) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#12416f\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n    <rect id=\"Rectangle_853\" data-name=\"Rectangle 853\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(17.569 24.5)\" fill=\"#12416f\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n  <\/g>\n<\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"3\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 3\">\n  <rect id=\"moins-icone-bleu\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\" fill=\"#084a7b\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"question_answer\">\r\n                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The leading eco-friendly search engines are Ecosia, which donates its profits to tree-planting initiatives; Lilo, a French search engine that funds social and environmental projects; and Ecogine, which supports environmental organizations. 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Mojeek and Search Encrypt also offer strong anonymity. Taking it a step further, Brave Search combines anonymity with an independent index, making it a particularly relevant choice in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"question\">\r\n                <div class=\"question_title\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"title\">How do I use a search engine other than Google in my browser?<\/h3>\r\n                    <div class=\"question_icon\">\r\n                        <div class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\">\n  <g id=\"plus-icone-bleu\" transform=\"translate(-16 34.569) rotate(-90)\">\n    <rect id=\"Rectangle_852\" data-name=\"Rectangle 852\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(26.069 17) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#12416f\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n    <rect id=\"Rectangle_853\" data-name=\"Rectangle 853\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(17.569 24.5)\" fill=\"#12416f\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n  <\/g>\n<\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"3\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 3\">\n  <rect id=\"moins-icone-bleu\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\" fill=\"#084a7b\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"question_answer\">\r\n                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Chrome: Settings &gt; Search engine &gt; Manage search engines &gt; select. In Firefox: Settings &gt; Search. In Safari: Preferences &gt; Search. In Edge: Settings &gt; Privacy, search, and services. This way, you can easily set a different search engine as your default while keeping Google as a backup.<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"question\">\r\n                <div class=\"question_title\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"title\">Are there any relevant local search engines in Canada?<\/h3>\r\n                    <div class=\"question_icon\">\r\n                        <div class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\">\n  <g id=\"plus-icone-bleu\" transform=\"translate(-16 34.569) rotate(-90)\">\n    <rect id=\"Rectangle_852\" data-name=\"Rectangle 852\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(26.069 17) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#12416f\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n    <rect id=\"Rectangle_853\" data-name=\"Rectangle 853\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(17.569 24.5)\" fill=\"#12416f\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n  <\/g>\n<\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"3\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 3\">\n  <rect id=\"moins-icone-bleu\" width=\"16\" height=\"1\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\" fill=\"#084a7b\" stroke=\"#084a7b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"question_answer\">\r\n                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There isn\u2019t really a dominant Canadian search engine: Google and Bing remain the market leaders. However, it\u2019s worth mentioning Xonaly, an independent Canadian and Quebec-based search engine that emphasizes privacy and is ad-free, although its market share remains marginal. 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