The best search engines: Google alternatives in check

Would you like to switch from Google to an alternative search engine? In this practical tip, we will introduce you to the search engines of the best Google competitors.

DuckDuckGo - the safe Google alternative

The search results of the Google alternative DuckDuckGo are a collection of media content from various sources such as Wikipedia and your own crawler. DuckDuckGo is also characterized by its special data protection. According to their information, the search engine does not collect or share any data of your users. Use DuckDuckGo if you ...

• ... attach particular importance to protecting your privacy.
• ... want a strict separation of commercial and informal search results. You can also search specifically for example only on Amazon or only on Wikipedia directly from the DuckDuckGo homepage.
• ... search for a reliable alternative to Google. With DuckDuckGo, you can quickly find mostly equivalent search results.
• In another article we will introduce you to the advantages of the search engine.

Yahoo: The classic search engine and pioneer of Google

The Google alternative "Yahoo" is not a newcomer among search engines, but even older than its huge competitor. Yahoo used data from Google, Altavista and Inktomi as the basis for your own search. However, the contracts with Google have been terminated since 2004. After various data protection scandals, Yahoo is still on the descending branch in terms of popularity compared to Google. But innovations such as a focus on attractive offers around Yahoo Mail make the search engine interesting for users. Use Yahoo if you ...

• ... looking for an alternative to Google, but don't want to compromise on the size of a search engine. Yahoo impresses with fast searches and a large amount of search results.
• ... are also interested in many other features, such as direct search in certain subject areas such as "Stars" and "Livestyle". Yahoo also offers a variety of Yahoo Mail features for Windows 8, such as live tiles and a snap function.
• ... if you don't mind displayed advertisements.

The intelligent search engine alternative Wolfram Alpha

Wolfram Alpha is basically more than just a search engine. The search engine is based on the Mathematica software and is not only characterized by finding information. The search service finds specific information and tries to process it directly in order to present it to you in a suitable manner. You can also ask Wolfram Alpha questions directly. Use Wolfram Alpha if you ...

• ... look for answers to questions or problems.
• ... an "intelligent" search engine fascinates.
• ... do not need a listing of websites in your search.

Qwant: Search engine with data protection as the key point

The European search engine Qwant impresses with its data protection policy. In the very first sentence of its guidelines, Qwant swears by the security of your privacy. So no cookies are stored or control devices are used that analyze your search behavior. Use Qwant if you ...

• ... capitalize on data protection, privacy and neutrality. Qwant promises not to record data or use it in any other way. In addition, you remain anonymous when searching. That means you get the same unfiltered results regardless of location.
• ... looking for a chic design. Search results are divided into various columns. This is how you can always find your queries in: Live, Social, Images, Music or Videos.
• ... are a friend of Europe. Based in France, Qwant campaigns to respect the cultures of Europe, to respect their laws and focuses on the development of the digital economy in Europe.

Yandex - Russian-Dutch Google competitor

In 2015, Yandex's search engine in Russia with 56% market share was far ahead of Google with 35%. The company, which is based in Moscow and Amsterdam, now also offers an e-mail service, a card service, an online payment service à la PayPal, a translator and various other portals. Use Yandex if you ...

• ... search for a Russian language search engine. In addition, the search algorithms are specially designed for the Russian language and give better quality search results.
• ... want to use another multi-portal with many services instead of Google. At Yandex there is a panorama function in the map service, similar to Google Streetview, unique to the Google alternatives.

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Would you like to give DuckDuckGo a chance? Read how to set up DuckDuckGo as your default search engine. If you are surfing on the go, you can also find DuckDuckGo as an app.