Startpage
Google results without the tracking. Search via Google while staying anonymous.
Description
Startpage gives you Google results without the tracking. Your searches go through Startpage's servers, which query Google on your behalf without passing on your identity. The Anonymous View feature opens results in a proxy, like a built-in private browser. Based in the Netherlands, GDPR-compliant.
Strengths
- Google search results without the tracking
- Anonymous View feature to browse results privately
- Clean, familiar search interface
Limitations
- Depends on Google's index (indirect dependency)
- Based in the Netherlands (EU jurisdiction)
Recommended for
- Users who want Google-quality results without tracking
- Transitioning from Google Search gradually
Compared to alternatives
Startpage gives anonymous Google results (better relevance). DuckDuckGo has its own index (more independent). Qwant is hosted in France (EU jurisdiction).