DigitalSearch & browsers
Qwant
Qwant
French search engine that does not store your search history or sell your personal data
Alternative to Google Search
BEU-ness65
European alternatives
European alternatives to Google Search
2 options in the library, replacing Google's Google Search. Ranked by how much of their European claim can actually be sourced.
DigitalSearch & browsers
Ecosia
Ecosia
Berlin search engine that puts its ad profits into planting trees
Alternative to Google Search, Bing
EEU-ness21
Common questions
- What is the best European alternative to Google Search?
- Qwant by Qwant currently ranks highest, with an EU-ness score of 65/100 (grade B). Ranking reflects verified evidence about manufacturing, ownership, hosting and jurisdiction — not popularity or advertising.
- How are these alternatives to Google Search ranked?
- Each product is scored against a published rubric covering where it is made or developed, who controls the company, where data is hosted, and which jurisdiction applies. Every input must be citable on the producer's own site, carries the date it was checked, and loses weight as it ages.