Qwant is a privacy-focused search engine based in France that doesn’t track users or personalize search results based on user profiles. It offers a European alternative to US-based search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo.

Why Choose Qwant

Qwant stands out for its strict privacy policy and European jurisdiction. Unlike Google or Bing, Qwant doesn’t collect your search history or build profiles about you to serve targeted ads. Your searches are private and not used to influence future results.

The search engine is based in France and subject to EU data protection laws, giving users stronger privacy protections than US-based services. Qwant was also the first search engine to be certified by the French National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL) for its privacy practices.

Data Residency and Privacy

• Based in France with data stored in EU data centers
• No user tracking or profiling
• No cookies used for advertising purposes
• Doesn’t collect or share personal data
• Subject to strict EU data protection regulations

Features

• Clean, ad-supported search results
• Dedicated tabs for web, images, videos, news, and shopping
• Qwant Maps for privacy-respecting navigation
• Qwant Junior for safe searches by children
• Browser extensions for major browsers
• Mobile apps for iOS and Android

Limitations

• Search results sometimes less relevant than Google
• Fewer specialized search features than Google
• Some functions are powered by Microsoft Bing API (with privacy protections)
• Limited personalization (by design, for privacy)