Qwant - Search engine

Name: Qwant - Search engine
Rating: 4.5065 (154 reviews)
Author: Qwant

With this extension, Qwant becomes your default search engine on your browser! 🚀

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Qwant is an innovative, privacy-focused search engine integrating advanced artificial intelligence to provide concise and accurate answers on a wide array of topics such as news, culture, sports, and administrative information. With Qwant, users enjoy a secured search experience that respects privacy—no search history stored or personal data sold.

Additionally, Qwant offers a unique loyalty program where users can earn points and receive up to €10 per week by simply using the search engine on desktop and mobile platforms. Qwant isn't just a search engine but also a secure browser on mobile, making your web browsing safe and rewarding. Join Qwant today and become a user, not a product!

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By:: Qwant
Daily users:: 54,227 -655
Rating:: 4.51

(154) 4 new ratings
Version:: 7.1.2 Last updated: 2024-09-03
Version code:: 5800737
Creation date:: 2022-08-25
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size:: 16.75KB
Email:: ex*****@qwant.com
URLs:: Website
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 304 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#26 in Search Tools

#1 in engine keyword 12

#10 in search keyword 64

#10 in search box keyword 16

#12 in search bar keyword 20

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Other platforms

Qwant - Search engine (v7.1.3)

80,000 4.22

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Qwant - Search engine (v7.1.2)

46,180 4.60

(8)

User reviews

Users appreciate Qwant for its privacy focus, reliability, and effectiveness in handling detailed research. It is recognized as an excellent search engine that improves regularly. However, multiple users report frequent CAPTCHA challenges during searches, which detracts from usability. Some also note the absence of AI-assisted search features and limited customer support response to issues.

Pros

Regularly improving and reliable search engine.
Does not track user activity, ensuring privacy.
Effective for detailed and niche research topics.
Excellent search engine overall.

Cons

Frequently triggers CAPTCHA requests on every search, causing inconvenience.
Lack of support or response from customer service regarding issues.
Does not support AI-based answers like some competitors (e.g., Deepfind).

Recent reviews

by Fi*****, 2025-06-20

not sure what changed but now it's asking to complete captcha and then blocks with message "Access blocked.". Would love to use this search engine as it was serving well until got broken.

by Fi*****, 2025-06-19

by Fi*****, 2025-06-16

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Qwant - Search engine requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

High Can change search providers, which could redirect searches to malicious sites, posing moderate risk.
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Risk likelihood

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Qwant - Search engine has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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