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Qwant Private Search

Stop being a product for Big Tech. Experience a fast, secure browser with built-in ad blocking and the 'Zap' button to wipe your digital footprint in a single click.

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Key Figures

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

17K+

Publisher

Qwant

Your Digital Life, Strictly Private

Stop being the product. Qwant combines a neutral search engine with a high-speed browser to give you total control over your online footprint without sacrificing performance.

Search Without Surveillance

We don't track your history, store your data, or sell your profile. Experience unbiased results and true anonymity by default.

The One-Tap Zap Button

Instantly clear your tabs and browsing history with a single click. No more digging through complex settings to stay anonymous.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Qwant Private Search

Is Qwant Private Search a private search engine?

Yes, Qwant is a private search engine that, by default, does not collect users' personal data. It keeps search history private and never sells user data.

What is the Zap button in the Qwant app?

The Zap button in the Qwant app instantly deletes all browsing data with a single click. It eliminates the need to manually clear trackers or cookies.

Does Qwant Private Search block ads?

Yes, the Qwant Private Search app functions as a browser that includes ad blocking capabilities. It blocks intrusive ads for a secure browsing experience.

Is the Qwant Private Search app free?

Yes, the Qwant Private Search app is free to download and use. It provides privacy-focused search and browsing at no cost to the user.

Does Qwant Private Search store my search history or personal data?

No, Qwant does not store your search history or personal data. It explicitly states that it does not collect user data and never sells it to third parties.

What browsing features does the Qwant app offer?

The Qwant app offers a fully functional browser with features like ad blocking, multiple tabs, and private browsing. It also includes the Zap button for data deletion.

Where is Qwant Private Search developed and hosted?

Qwant Private Search is a French search engine. It is developed and hosted in Europe, emphasizing its origin and data residency location.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Qwant Private Search - Smartphone screen showing the Qwant private search engine homepage with its privacy-focused slogan. — Smartphone screen showing the Qwant private search engine homepage with its privacy-focused slogan.

Qwant Private Search - Qwant app screen highlighting private and safe searching with confidence — Qwant app screen highlighting private and safe searching with confidence

Qwant Private Search - A screenshot of the Qwant Private Search app interface emphasizing privacy and no data collection with a lock icon overlay. — A screenshot of the Qwant Private Search app interface emphasizing privacy and no data collection with a lock icon overlay.

Qwant Private Search - Qwant Private Search app interface highlighting the Zap button to erase browsing traces. — Qwant Private Search app interface highlighting the Zap button to erase browsing traces.

Qwant Private Search - Qwant app private browsing mode screen showing privacy features and tab management on a smartphone — Qwant app private browsing mode screen showing privacy features and tab management on a smartphone

Qwant Private Search - Graphic showing Qwant as a French search engine hosted in Europe on a 3D map background. — Graphic showing Qwant as a French search engine hosted in Europe on a 3D map background.

Description

Qwant is THE search engine that respects your online privacy! Since 2013, Qwant has been the search engine that, by default, does not collect users’ personal data. With the Qwant app, your search history stays private and belongs to you, and your data is never sold. Unlike other search engines, we have no idea what you’re searching for online, and that’s exactly how it should be. On smartphones, Qwant is more than just a search engine. It becomes a fully functional browser that not only respects your privacy but also offers a fast and secure browsing experience with many features: ad blocking, tabs, private browsing, and more. The Qwant app also includes an innovative feature for discreet web navigation: the Zap button! With Zap, you can delete all your browsing data in a single click. No need to dig through settings or hunt down trackers and cookies one by one. Use it as much as you want before or after every session on Qwant. Take back control of your personal data with Qwant and join a community of millions who use the Qwant app every day to protect their online privacy and browse the web with peace of mind! Oh, do we really need to remind you it’s free?