Google Search Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Google Search for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is DuckDuckGo, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Search and many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Google Search are Startpage, Qwant, Ecosia and Microsoft Bing.

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  1. DuckDuckGo icon

    DuckDuckGo

     1554 likes

    Experience a privacy-focused search engine that doesn't track you, featuring Zero-click Info, instant answers, !bangs, and more, built from open-source software for a transparent, user-friendly online search experience.

    111 DuckDuckGo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Yandex Browser
    • Tor
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about DuckDuckGo as an Alternative to Google Search
    Comment summary: DuckDuckGo is praised for its privacy focus and tools like bangs and regional search filtering, offering users a non-tracking alternative to Google Search. However, concerns arise about its limited search features and reliance on US-based servers. Positive views emphasize its design, speed, and direct answers, while criticisms point to inadequate search specificity and perceived lack of transparency.
    Top Positive Comment
    somegirlfromit
    16

    Bangs make it easy to search exactly the sites you want for exactly the info you need

    Top Negative Comment
    mp9707
    1

    Certainly better privacy but a really imprecise search

    HAK3R4LIFE
    Positive
    0

    DuckDuckGo Isn't a monopoly

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    • Almost everyone thinks DuckDuckGo is a great Google Search alternative.

    • DuckDuckGo is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Google Search.

    • DuckDuckGo is the most popular free alternative to Google Search.

    • DuckDuckGo is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • DuckDuckGo is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  2. Startpage icon

    Startpage

     276 likes

    Privacy-focused search engine that uses Google results minus trackers and ads, it stores no personal data, offers Anonymous View, and breaks filter bubbles for diverse results, built by Surfboard Holding B.V., Startpage is committed to privacy by controlling user data.

    103 Startpage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Tor
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Startpage as an Alternative to Google Search
    Comment summary: Startpage offers Google search results with a focus on privacy, eliminating user tracking and log-keeping. Users appreciate that it retains the quality of Google results without privacy concerns. However, some mention that Startpage's results may not always match Google's relevance. Its privacy features are highlighted positively, distinguishing it as a viable alternative for those prioritizing security over complete alignment with Google's accuracy.
    Top Positive Comment
    Myliiee
    3

    Google results without Google tracking !

    KeenFlosser
    Positive
    0

    Google search results while preserving your privacy. Amazing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Imagine you can have google search results but without the tracking??

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Startpage is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Startpage is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Startpage is Privacy focusedGoogle Search is not according to our users
  4. Qwant icon

    Qwant

     176 likes

    Qwant is a European web search engine, launched in July 2013 and operated from Paris. It uses Bing in order to provide people with web search results. It claims not to employ user tracking and doesn't personalize search results in order to avoid trapping users in a filter...

    106 Qwant alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Comments about Qwant as an Alternative to Google Search
    Comment summary: Qwant is appreciated for its privacy features, efficiency, and good results, with a strong emphasis on protecting user privacy as it is based in the EU. Users find it attractive and effective, contrasting it with Google Search's lack of privacy. Some comments note Qwant uses Bing for its results, but it is still valued for not being part of a mega-corporation.
    Top Positive Comment
    jakubabayomitsimbukondo
    4

    based in EU, private, fast & efficient.

    Top Negative Comment
    samotron
    5

    Very limited search syntax. Can't exclude keywords.

    Sitric
    Positive
    0

    EU (French) company, helping build the European Search Perspective (search index). Good UI, and decent search results, although for some really power user specific searches it can sometimes be found a bit lacking. That's rare enough though that I find it a suitable replacement for Google search as a daily driver.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Qwant is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Qwant is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Qwant is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
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    Surfshark Search

    Surfshark Search is a web service that provides private, ad-free browsing. It's part of https://alternativeto.net/software/surfshark-one/about/ and prevents tracking and targeted ads, ensuring your searches remain private.

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  6. Ecosia icon

    Ecosia

     149 likes

    Ecosia is a green search engine that donates at least 80% of its profits from search ad revenue and online shopping to a reforestation program, currently in Burkina Faso. In November 2015 Ecosia celebrated 3 million planted trees and $5 Million donated for the environment.

    111 Ecosia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Comments about Ecosia as an Alternative to Google Search
    Comment summary: Ecosia is praised for its environmental impact, with users highlighting tree planting as a positive feature. Many appreciate its privacy focus and transparency in donating earnings. While its search results are generally considered good, some note they are based on Bing, which might not be as accurate as Google. However, the positive environmental impact and privacy advantages are key benefits for many users.
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    4

    Perfect! It's good for the environment, safe and private. What do you want more?

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    KyriiiX
    1

    "Cares about privacy" yeah sure...

    Cylinder
    Positive
    0

    Not very big on features but searching is good enough and just using it plants trees, which is good for the enviroment.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Ecosia is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Ecosia is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Ecosia is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  7. Microsoft Bing icon

    Microsoft Bing

     162 likes

    This is the main entry for the search engine tool. For content related to AI Chatbot and AI-powered features, visit Microsoft Copilot

    106 Microsoft Bing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Xbox
    Homepage
     
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    Comments about Microsoft Bing as an Alternative to Google Search
    Top Positive Comment
    somegirlfromit
    2

    Excellent default sets of sites searched, resistant to SEO manipulation

    Top Negative Comment
    AlphonseAllais
    1

    He will never rise to Google Search

    Cylinder
    -1

    Good: Best alternative, alternatives for other Google features like dictionary or weather, better result information at the top or side. Bad: Less updates than Google, feels bloated, about the same results and features.

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    • Most users think Microsoft Bing is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Microsoft Bing is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
  8. Yandex.Search icon

    Yandex.Search

     113 likes

    Yandex is the fastest growing search engine in the world, serving primarily Russian users. It has been experimenting with an English-based search engine, but its main operations are for its Cyrillic engine.

    98 Yandex.Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram
    • iPad
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    Comments about Yandex.Search as an Alternative to Google Search
    jaam01
    Positive
    1

    The reverse image search is far superior of the ones of Google and Bing, it finds the exact same picture and actually similar ones (in case of art, similar pictures of the same artist).

    Guest
    Positive
    3

    You can find even better stuff on Yandex. Not the most "trendy" results, but good, quality stuff!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It has great results and has great webmaster tools which are easy to use compared to bings tools and Yandex Metrica is great for analytics.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Yandex.Search is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Yandex.Search is the most popular Windows alternative to Google Search.

    • Yandex.Search is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Yandex.Search is Privacy focusedGoogle Search is not according to our users
  10. Mojeek icon

    Mojeek

     60 likes

    Mojeek, the alternative search engine that puts the people who use it first.

    99 Mojeek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Mojeek Homepage (light mode)
     
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    Comments about Mojeek as an Alternative to Google Search
    Bob
    Positive
    0

    Mojeek is private and gives you keyword-based results. The results are not ranked or manipulated. People and privacy are more important than profit.

    Mojeek has its own index and crawler.

    Baskar
    Negative
    3

    Search results aren't any good.

    Festo
    Positive
    0

    Good results, at least for English language.

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    • Most users think Mojeek is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Mojeek is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Mojeek is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  11. Kagi Search icon

    Kagi Search

     65 likes

    Premium search engine where everything on the page matters.

    71 Kagi Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Kagi Search screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about Kagi Search as an Alternative to Google Search
    McFood
    Positive
    2

    Kagi gives me results I enjoy looking at. No ads, listicles are grouped together, SEO spam is easy to filter out. Worth the money so far.

    Janosz Veber
    Positive
    1

    Even though it's paid, I think it's worth it, since you don't get tracked

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    • Almost everyone thinks Kagi Search is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Kagi Search is the most popular Mac alternative to Google Search.

    • Kagi Search is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Search.

    • Kagi Search is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Search is Free and Proprietary
    • Kagi Search is Privacy focusedGoogle Search is not according to our users
  12. MetaGer icon

    MetaGer

     58 likes

    MetaGer is an open source metasearch engine focused on protecting users' privacy. Based in Germany, and hosted as a cooperation between the German NGO 'SUMA-EV - Association for Free Access to Knowledge' and the University of Hannover, the system is built on 24...

    88 MetaGer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Tor
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    Comments about MetaGer as an Alternative to Google Search
    roseygarlins
    Negative
    0

    Unfortunately you need to sign in / use a token to search. I think their SERP provider rug pulled them or something.

    Adder
    Positive
    0

    As per there policy. Only cookies that would be used are those for any setting changes user makes (language, family setting's, etc.) Being Germany based can refuse authority info request but why. MetGer has no data to give you anyway. ??

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    • Almost everyone thinks MetaGer is a great Google Search alternative.

    • MetaGer is Paid and Open SourceGoogle Search is Free and Proprietary
    • MetaGer is Privacy focused and CustomizableGoogle Search is not according to our users
  13. You.com icon

    You.com

     52 likes

    You.com is an AI-powered productivity platform designed to help individuals and teams streamline their work with intelligent tools. It integrates research, computation, and creative capabilities, allowing users to analyze complex topics, solve data challenges, and generate...

    90 You.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about You.com as an Alternative to Google Search
    Mino
    Positive
    0

    very good search engine i use it and it's fast and adfree it has many cool options like bangs by using ! and coding features I encourage everyone to use it instead of google and duckduckgo and the other search engine that are "popular"

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    • Most users think You.com is a great Google Search alternative.

    • You.com is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Search is Free and Proprietary
    • You.com is CustomizableGoogle Search is not according to our users
  14. Arc Search icon

    Arc Search

     11 likes

    Arc Search is a modern, AI-powered mobile browser. Features include a quick keyboard pop-up for searches, ad and tracker blocking, webpage summaries with the Browse for Me feature, auto-archive for inactive tabs, and a distraction-free Reader mode.

    64 Arc Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Arc Search screenshot 1
     
  15. Presearch icon

    Presearch

     85 likes

    Presearch is a community-powered, decentralized search engine that provides better results while protecting your privacy and rewarding you when you search.

    92 Presearch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Presearch as an Alternative to Google Search
    architsastam
    Positive
    4

    Amazing search engine that's decentralized and embraces the blockchain technology while being privacy-focused respecting user's privacy. Presearch has better search results than DuckDuckGo, making it an amazing Google Search alternative.

    James Browne
    Positive
    0

    I love Presearch. Get paid PRE every time you search for anything. PRE is a cryptocurrency that is trading on exchanges, can be converted into "real" fiat currency. It is decentralized and private. Its still a new search engine so with time I believe it will get much better than it already is. I recommend Presearch to everyone. Enjoy!

    Robin Jones
    Positive
    0

    Developers are very transparent, giving weeky dev updates with the CEO, i think overall, this project is very ambitious, privacy focused.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Presearch is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Presearch is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Presearch is Privacy focused and CustomizableGoogle Search is not according to our users
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