Open Source
SearXNG
by searxng
SearXNG is a free internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services and databases. Users are neither tracked nor profiled.
Our verdict
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About SearXNG
SearXNG is a free, self-hostable metasearch engine that aggregates results from multiple search services and databases. It does not track or profile users, and can be deployed to provide private search.
Best for
Developers and privacy-conscious users who want a self-hosted, untracked search solution.
Use cases
- Self-host a private search instance for personal or organizational use
- Aggregate results from multiple search engines into a single interface
- Deploy a privacy-focused search endpoint for internal tools or integrations
Notes
38,979 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-29. Licensed AGPL-3.0.
Pros
- Privacy-focused: no user tracking or profiling
- Self-hosted, giving full control over search infrastructure
- Aggregates results from many sources, reducing reliance on a single provider
Cons
- Requires setup and maintenance of a server
- Result quality can vary depending on upstream engines
- May be blocked by some search providers or require API keys
Key facts
What we have checked
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 3,584
- GitHub stars
- 39,297
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.9
- Open issues
- 176
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 0
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Stars and usage
How SearXNG is growing
39,051 to 39,297
Health and security
Is SearXNG looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
81 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 0 of 15 | 0 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.9 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to SearXNG
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
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| TavilyThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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