SearXNG
SearXNG is a free metasearch engine that combines results from over 70 search services while respecting your privacy. Self-host it to keep your data under your control.
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Privacy-focused metasearch engine aggregating results from dozens of sources without tracking you.
Core Features
- Aggregates results from 70+ search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.)
- No tracking, no logging, no cookies — true privacy by design
- Self-hostable: full data ownership and customization
- Clean interface with categories, filters, and infinite scroll
- Active community and regular open source development
What It Can't Do
- •Self-hosting requires some technical knowledge (Linux/Docker). Search result quality depends on upstream engines. Some features (e.g., advanced image search) need additional setup.
Use Cases
- Private web searching for individuals who value anonymity
- Organizations wanting a controlled search gateway without leaking data
- Users seeking an alternative to centralized search engines
Detailed Introduction
SearXNG is a metasearch engine that collects results from over 70 search services (like Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) without tracking or profiling its users. It can be self-hosted, giving you full control over your search data. With a clean web interface and support for custom themes, SearXNG respects privacy by design: no cookies, no logs, no user tracking. It also provides features like search categories (web, images, videos, news, files), infinite scroll, and result filtering. As an open-source project under AGPL-3.0, it is actively maintained with a strong community and regular updates.
Troubleshooting & FAQ (1)
TroubleshootingHow to fix HTTP 422 error when using SearXNG's braveapi engine with Brave Search API?
This is a known issue in the SearXNG network pipeline where the braveapi engine gets 422 responses when requests go through _send_http_request. A confirmed workaround is to modify the braveapi engine to call searx.network.get() directly from its request() function, bypassing the problematic pipeline. For example, replace the default request logic with a direct call like response = searx.network.get(params['url'], headers=params['headers']). After the change, restart SearXNG. The engine will then work until a permanent fix is released. Monitor the SearXNG repository for updates.
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- Option 1 (Docker): Pull image and run container with environment configs
- Option 2 (Manual): Clone repo, run `make install` and follow the install guide
- Access http://localhost:8888 in your browser once started
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