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What do you think about the search engine "StartPAGE"
I used it till it started censoring, but what search engine does not? Still, it went down hill since then.
https://www.slant.co/versus/547/548/...o_vs_startpage
Personally I switched to Qwant. Reason: Settings are retained via bookmarked URL rather than stored in cookies. So no need to worry about retaining specific cookies.
Qwant
Includes a fairly decent video search option.
You can find a list of recommended search engines based on privacy here:
UR protects you as much as possible while you browse the web.
DDG has the same feature.
Code:https://duckduckgo.com/?q=%s&k1=-1&k5=2&kah=sk-sk&kak=-1&kao=-1&kap=-1&kaq=-1&kau=-1&kav=1&kax=-1&kk=-1&t=h_&ia=web
Hello Jerry,
I started using Startpage maybe two years ago. Initially, I was a bit disappointed in the lack of results, but chose to stay with it.
For me personally, it serves my needs well. Again, personal opinion, but I would not hesitate to recommend it.
I will never switch back to Google (although perhaps the best search results).
Good luck with your final choice.
Some time ago I wanted to know whether a family member was still alive.
Startpage: no hit was found; conclusion; still alive.
Google: found an in memoriam.
Each of you gentlemen above, raise valid points (if I am understanding correctly). However, to the first, the censoring can be tamed by toggling off 'Family Filter'.
To the second, Startpage also offers a way to circumvent cookies.
The problem, unfortunately (to both issues above), is that this has to be repeated with each new incident of use (opening of Startpage in a new window). It is not very convenient, I more than agree.
However, I personally do not find it an problem, for my use.
To PiKo's point, I completely agree.
Startpage is lacking, when compared to Google. I think perhaps, all other search engines are.
I use it because it suits my personal needs. But it is certainly not for everyone.
@jerrypc1,
I suggest giving all the recommended a try for a few days. You'll find the one that best works for you. Pros and cons to everything.
Again, good luck.