SearXNG

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

Zero KYCTrust 89/100

Trust

VERIFIED

JURISDICTIONUnknown

WARNINGPrivacy depends on which instance you use. Public instances may log queries. Run your own instance for maximum privacy. Use instances operated by privacy-focused organizations (e.g., Disroot, privacyguides.org list).

AUDITED BYNone on record

TRUST SCORE

LAST VERIFIED3/13/2026

LAST UPDATED3/13/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELZero

KYC TRIGGERSNo account. No personal data. Self-hosted = no third party.

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

Self-hosted metasearch engine aggregating 70+ search engines without tracking or logging. Run your own instance or use a trusted public one. The privacy-first alternative to Google.

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. No personal data. Self-hosted = no third party.

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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