Qwant is a French search engine that does not store search history or sell personal data, and its servers are hosted in Europe. Results combine Qwant’s own web crawl with Bing’s index. It is free to use and requires no account, and a companion mobile app is available for iOS and Android.
Reviewed by Gabriel Bachmann
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Covered
A covered pick. Anyone can use it as a private drop-in, with no setup or know-how. Enough for most people. Threat levels
Our take
Qwant is the most accessible private search engine for European users: free, no account, GDPR-bound by jurisdiction, and French-language support is first-class. The partial reliance on Bing’s index means query coverage is solid, though the results are not always as tunable as a subscription service would allow. Users who want free, no-friction, EU-hosted search and do not need the customization controls of a paid alternative will find Qwant a credible everyday option. Those who prioritize result control or want to move fully away from Microsoft’s data infrastructure should consider alternatives.
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C+ score 60
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