Qwant

French search engine, hosted in Europe, that doesn't keep your search history or sell your data.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 5
Approved reviews: 0
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About Qwant

Qwant is a European search engine based in France that promises not to store your search history or sell your personal data. It has added AI features: Flash Answers give a short direct answer to many questions, and a Summary feature condenses a web page in one click when you sign in to a free account. Qwant Junior is a separate filtered version for children. Its results have historically relied heavily on Bing, but Qwant is building a shared European search index with Ecosia to become more independent. Qwant is free and supported by ads. It works in any browser, with extensions for Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari and apps for iOS and Android. It appeals to Europeans who want their search provider under EU law. Results quality outside French-language queries can be uneven compared with the US giants.

Best for: Europeans who want a privacy-respecting search engine under EU jurisdiction.

What works

Does not keep your search history or sell personal data
Hosted in Europe under EU privacy law
Separate Qwant Junior for kids

Why people leave

Results still lean on Bing for much of the web
Some AI features need a Qwant account
Less polished outside French-language searches

Top Qwant alternatives

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1
Ecosia
Qwant's partner on a European index, with profits funding climate projects.
66.5
2
Startpage
Another European private engine, with Google-sourced results.
62.6
3
DuckDuckGo
More widely used private engine with stronger English-language results.
59.6
4
MetaGer
German non-profit, open-source metasearch for people wanting more independence.
57.2
5
Swisscows
Swiss-hosted and family-friendly, for those wanting non-EU but strong privacy law.
55.3

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Qwant: common questions

Is Qwant free?

Yes, Qwant is free to use.

Is Qwant open source?

No, Qwant is not open source. Open-source alternatives include MetaGer.

What platforms does Qwant run on?

Qwant is available for Web, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

What are the best alternatives to Qwant?

The highest-ranked Qwant alternatives right now are Ecosia, Startpage and DuckDuckGo. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Qwant facts

4 of 4 verified

Hosting: France / Europe; Checked Oct 25, 2026qwant.com(opens source in a new tab); “French search engine, hosted in Europe”
Search history: Not retained; Checked Oct 25, 2026qwant.com(opens source in a new tab); “Always confident and secure with Qwant No selling of your personal data Qwant does not retain your search data”
AI answers: Flash Answers; Checked Oct 25, 2026qwant.com(opens source in a new tab); “Free Get answers instantly with Flash Answers”
Browser extensions: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari; Checked Oct 25, 2026about.qwant.com(opens source in a new tab); “use Qwant as your default search engine . A simple and effective way to enjoy your new search experience every time! Chrome Edge Firefox Safari”