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SearXNG

Self-hosted metasearch. No tracking. 70+ engines. Run your own or use a trusted instance.

Zero KYCTrust 89/100
Visit SearXNG
Best usePrivate web searchPrivacy Tools
KYC postureZero KYCNo account or identity KYC for the software; self-hosting avoids relying on a public instance operator.
Main riskVERIFIEDPrivacy depends on the selected instance.
Review proofReviewed 2026-06-22KYC checked 2026-06-22 / unknown jurisdiction / official site batch 5 2026 06 22

Trust

VERIFIED
JURISDICTIONUnknown
WARNINGPrivacy depends on the selected instance. Public instances can log or misconfigure requests; self-host or use a trusted operator for sensitive searches.
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
89
LAST VERIFIED6/22/2026
LAST UPDATED6/22/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSNo account or identity KYC for the software; self-hosting avoids relying on a public instance operator.
FEEFree
CATEGORIESPrivacy Tools
BEST FORPrivate web search, Self-hosters, Google alternative
FEATURESSelf-hosted, Metasearch engine, No tracking, No logging, Open source, 70+ engines, Tor-compatible, No account required
TORYes
REGIONS1 country — Global

About

Free open-source metasearch engine aggregating results from up to 276 search services. Official docs state users are neither tracked nor profiled and SearXNG can be used over Tor.

Follow the Money

  SearXNG — Community / Europe (EU)
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  Maintainers: Alexandre Flament + EU devs
  Funding: none (volunteer public good)
  Revenue: zero — no ads, no VC
  ├─ No central server to subpoena
  ├─ Self-host for maximum privacy
  └─ Fork of SearX by Adam Tauber (HU)
SearXNG — ownership and funding chain

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SearXNG require KYC or identity verification?

No. SearXNG does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. No account or identity KYC for the software; self-hosting avoids relying on a public instance operator.

What payment methods does SearXNG accept?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Is SearXNG available in my country?

SearXNG is available in: GLOBAL.

Is SearXNG based in a Five Eyes country?

The jurisdiction of SearXNG is not publicly confirmed. Check the provider site for incorporation details.

Is SearXNG safe to use for privacy?

SearXNG has a trust score of 89/99 on cunicula.com. It has been independently verified.

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