Qwant - Search engine and tracker blocker

Qwant extension sets qwant.com as your default search engine and blocks trackers for you.

Qwant - Search Engine & Tracker Blocker Extension

Qwant - Search engine and tracker blocker is an Edge extension that enhances your browsing experience by setting Qwant as your default search engine, blocking trackers, and reducing cookies and ads. Enjoy a private search experience with no data resale and earn rewards through its loyalty program. Protect your online activities with Qwant and transform the way you search.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3 Overrides search engine
By: Qwant
Rating: 4.40
(88)
Version: 8.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-25)
Creation date: 2021-09-30
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • tabs
  • cookies
Host permissions:
  • https://www.qwant.com/
Size: 1.62M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Qwant - Search engine and tracker blocker (v8.1.2)
200,000 4.42 (288)
Not available on Android
Qwant - Search engine & tracker blocker (v8.1.0)
99,612 4.31 (636)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Protects privacy
  • Effective search results
  • No ads or tracking
Cons
  • Slows down internet speed
  • Lack of updates
  • Difficult to install
Most mentioned
  • Protects privacy
  • Effective search results
  • No ads or tracking
User reviews
Se la Francia mette al primo posto la sua lingua, permettetemi di mettere al primo posto la mia. Assente tra le lingue di Qwant VI Privacy.
by G., 2023-09-30

j'aime bien !! Protège la vie privée comme il se doit.
by Guillaume, 2023-08-30

The reason I give 4 stars it's because it has not been any new updates for quite some time. Please start updating this site for it can be working correctly. Thank you!
by Will, 2023-08-22
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Qwant - Search engine and tracker blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Qwant - Search engine and tracker blocker. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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