Whoogle Search alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Whoogle Search: no longer returns search results, and repository archived and no longer maintained. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Whoogle Search, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SearXNG currently ranks first.
Whoogle Search has been discontinued. The maintainer announced in July 2026 that Whoogle no longer returns results and archived the repository in August 2026.
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Best Whoogle Search alternative for most people
SearXNGThe maintained self-hosted choice, querying many engines including Google where possible.
Best Whoogle Search alternative for a free option
StartpageHosted, private access to Google-sourced results with nothing to run.
Best Whoogle Search alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DuckDuckGoSimple hosted private search for those done with self-hosting.
Best Whoogle Search alternative for open source
YaCySelf-hosted search with its own index, so no dependence on Google.
Best Whoogle Search alternative for self-hosting
SearXNGThe maintained self-hosted choice, querying many engines including Google where possible.
Best Whoogle Search alternative for Mac
YaCySelf-hosted search with its own index, so no dependence on Google.
Best Whoogle Search alternative for Windows
YaCySelf-hosted search with its own index, so no dependence on Google.
Best Whoogle Search alternative for Linux
YaCySelf-hosted search with its own index, so no dependence on Google.
Best Whoogle Search alternative for iPhone and Android
StartpageHosted, private access to Google-sourced results with nothing to run.
Best Whoogle Search alternative for working in the browser
SearXNGThe maintained self-hosted choice, querying many engines including Google where possible.
Whoogle Search alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Whoogle Search?
SearXNG ranks first right now. The maintained self-hosted choice, querying many engines including Google where possible. Startpage and YaCy follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Whoogle Search?
Yes. SearXNG (open source), Startpage (free), YaCy (open source) and DuckDuckGo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Whoogle Search?
Yes: SearXNG and YaCy. SearXNG and YaCy can also be self-hosted.
Which Whoogle Search alternatives work on Linux?
YaCy runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Whoogle Search?
The complaints we hear most: no longer returns search results; repository archived and no longer maintained; depended entirely on Google allowing access.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Whoogle Search, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.