{"id":1997,"date":"2024-09-20T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/?p=1997"},"modified":"2024-09-20T02:55:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T09:55:47","slug":"best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Search Engine for Privacy: A Detailed Guide &amp; Top Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Google is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most popular search engine, with <a href=\"https:\/\/gs.statcounter.com\/search-engine-market-share\">more than 90% of the market share<\/a>. But is it the best search engine for privacy as well? Certainly not, because a major chunk of its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oberlo.com\/statistics\/how-does-google-make-money\">revenue comes from <\/a>ads that, of course, use your personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people use Google because of its efficiency in delivering quality search results in a snap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But just recently, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/news\/google-created-an-illegal-monopoly-in-search-judge-rules\">federal judge found<\/a> the other side of Google\u2019s monopoly. The judge found Google paying huge sums to partners to keep its search engine as its default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google also has a filter bubble problem, which <a href=\"https:\/\/spreadprivacy.com\/google-filter-bubble-study\/\">DuckDuckGo\u2019s study<\/a> probably influenced the 2012 U.S. Presidential election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, we have many alternative search engines with user-friendly privacy policies, rich features, and more. In this blog, we\u2019ll explore the leading private search engines. So read on and find the best privacy-focused search engine for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-search-engine-for-privacy-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Image showing the graphic with the text best search engine for privacy.\" class=\"wp-image-2003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-search-engine-for-privacy-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-search-engine-for-privacy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-search-engine-for-privacy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-search-engine-for-privacy-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-search-engine-for-privacy.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#What_Are_Private_Search_Engines\" >What Are Private Search Engines?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#Metasearching\" >Metasearching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#Crawling_and_Indexing\" >Crawling and Indexing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#4_Best_Search_Engines_for_Privacy\" >4 Best Search Engines for Privacy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#1_DuckDuckGo_DDG\" >1. DuckDuckGo (DDG)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#2_Startpage\" >2. Startpage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#3_Swisscows\" >3. Swisscows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#4_Brave_Search\" >4. Brave Search<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#2_Best_Android_Search_Engine_for_Privacy\" >2 Best Android Search Engine for Privacy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#1_MetaGer\" >1. MetaGer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#2_Mojeek\" >2. Mojeek<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#How_Do_Search_Engines_Make_Money\" >How Do Search Engines Make Money?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#Donation-Supported_Non-Profits\" >Donation-Supported Non-Profits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#Contextual_Advertisements\" >Contextual Advertisements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#Affiliate_Link_Programs\" >Affiliate Link Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#Premium_Versions\" >Premium Versions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#Which_search_engine_is_best_for_privacy\" >Which search engine is best for privacy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#Can_I_trust_incognito\" >Can I trust incognito?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#Are_private_search_engines_actually_private\" >Are private search engines actually private?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/#Personalization_With_the_Help_of_geoPlugin\" >Personalization With the Help of geoPlugin!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Private_Search_Engines\"><\/span>What Are Private Search Engines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Private search engines respect your online privacy by not monitoring your search history. They operate on the principle of minimal to no data collection and maximum user anonymity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re unlike mainstream search engines that often track, store, and analyze your search history to deliver personalized ads or results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, private search engines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t track your search history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t store your IP address\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t try to connect your searches to build a profile of you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because they don\u2019t have business models that monetize your search history and online behavior.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how do private search engines provide this level of privacy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, there are two types of mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Meta-search-engine-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Image showing meta search engine mechanism.\" class=\"wp-image-2005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Meta-search-engine-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Meta-search-engine-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Meta-search-engine-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Meta-search-engine-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Meta-search-engine.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metasearching\"><\/span>Metasearching<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Metaseraching gathers information from multiple search engines and presents you with a curated list of the most relevant results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, when you type in a search query, the metasearch engine doesn\u2019t actually crawl the web itself. Instead, it sends your search terms to mainstream search engines like Google, Bing, and others and gathers their results. It then filters and ranks them before displaying them to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Private metaserach engines have built-in mechanisms to hide IP addresses and other personal information from the search engines they consult.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, metasearch engines make the best search engines for privacy due to their independent nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Working-of-a-Search-Engine-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Image showing the interaction between the internet, web crawler, and the search engine.\" class=\"wp-image-2008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Working-of-a-Search-Engine-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Working-of-a-Search-Engine-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Working-of-a-Search-Engine-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Working-of-a-Search-Engine-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Working-of-a-Search-Engine.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crawling_and_Indexing\"><\/span>Crawling and Indexing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some private search engines crawl the web themselves and create their own indexes. Crawling involves automated bots, known as spiders, systematically visiting web pages across the internet. These crawlers follow links from one page to another, gather data, and store it in the search engine\u2019s index.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you enter search terms, the search engine digs into the index and pulls up the most relevant search results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This mechanism ensures better privacy than metasearching by keeping your search activities within the engine itself. They are also better at delivering results that align closely with your search terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s get to the real deal and find you the best privacy-focused search engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Duckduckgo-1024x648.png\" alt=\"Image showing a search query on the search engine DuckDuckGo.\" class=\"wp-image-2011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Duckduckgo-1024x648.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Duckduckgo-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Duckduckgo-768x486.png 768w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Duckduckgo.png 1274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Best_Search_Engines_for_Privacy\"><\/span>4 Best Search Engines for Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have tested and curated this list of the best search engines for privacy based on their efforts to improve privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_DuckDuckGo_DDG\"><\/span>1. DuckDuckGo (DDG)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First off, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/duckduckgo.com\/\">DuckDuckGo<\/a> (DDG) on this list, which came out on September 25, 2008. It offers a better, more privacy-friendly way to search the web. It also offers a solution to the tracking and usage of personal data by mainstream search engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DDG <a href=\"https:\/\/duckduckgo.com\/duckduckgo-help-pages\/search-privacy\/\">promises to never track or store<\/a> any personal information about its users. They\u2019ve designed their system so that they aren\u2019t even able to build a search history for any individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The search results you see on DDG come from a mix of sources, over 400. Some of these major sources include Bing, Yahoo! Search BOSS, Wolfram Alpha, and Yandex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When DDG sends a search query to a partner for search results, the request travels through DDG\u2019s proxy servers. This means that the partner only sees DuckDuckGo\u2019s information, not yours. So, even though DDG relies on external sources for search results, your personal details stay hidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But DDG isn\u2019t fully dependent on these third-party sources as it has its own web crawler known as the DuckDuckBot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For location-based search terms, such as finding local weather, DDG uses a GeoIP lookup to guess your IP\u2019s location. Right after serving the results, it discards both the guessed location and your IP address.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, DDG also uses encryption so your internet provider or anyone else can\u2019t see the searches you make. It also provides a Tor onion service, which lets you access the search engine through the Tor network. The Tor engine is famous for its strong anonymity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, instead of using cookies to remember your settings, DDG allows you to store your preferences using URL parameters. By doing so, it stores your choices without storing any personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Startpage.png\" alt=\"Image showing a search query on the search engine, Startpage.\" class=\"wp-image-2013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Startpage.png 804w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Startpage-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Startpage-768x487.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Startpage\"><\/span>2. Startpage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startpage.com\/\">Startpage<\/a> is one of the best alternative search engines for those who prioritize privacy without sacrificing search results quality. As a metasearch engine that uses Google\u2019s indexes, it delivers highly relevant search results but without recording information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter who you are or where you\u2019re searching from, Startpage returns the same unprofiled search results to everyone. Your personal data has no influence on the relevant search results you see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you might ask how Startpage ensures privacy when it depends on Google. Let me explain how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Startpage receives a search query, its <strong>on-premise<\/strong> servers immediately remove your data, including your IP address. Afterward, your search query goes to their second layer of servers, called <strong>application<\/strong> servers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These servers then retrieve search results from Google, but since your personal data isn\u2019t there, the search is completely anonymous. Lastly, the on-premise server sends the results back to you. That\u2019s how your search remains private from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Startpage is also the best search engine for privacy because it originates in the Netherlands. Being EU-based means they have to follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.europa.eu\/law\/law-topic\/data-protection\/data-protection-eu_en\">European consumer privacy laws<\/a>, including the GDPR.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They received the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160416113523\/https:\/\/www.ixquick.eu\/eng\/press\/europrise-reaffirmed.html?hmb=1\">European Privacy Seal in 2011<\/a> as recognition for their highest standards of privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Startpage also offers a unique feature called Anonymous View, which allows you to visit websites anonymously. This feature prevents websites from tracking you with the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fingerprinting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media trackers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Startpage only shows ads that are directly related to your search query. These ads are <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Contextual_advertising\">contextual<\/a>, not targeted, meaning they don\u2019t follow you around the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Swisscows-1024x490.png\" alt=\"Image showing an anonymous preview mode on the search engine Swisscows.\" class=\"wp-image-2015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Swisscows-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Swisscows-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Swisscows-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Swisscows.png 1148w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Swisscows\"><\/span>3. Swisscows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swisscows.com\/en\">Swisscows<\/a> is a unique private search engine for its strong commitment to family-friendly content and ethical values.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swisscows sources relevant search results from Bing in addition to a unique proprietary index it has built with its web crawler. This allows Swisscows to offer a broad range of search results while maintaining full control over the data it processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The search engine does not index pornographic or sexual content, which makes it a suitable choice for families and educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t use cookies or any tracking technologies and never stores or builds your search history. The ads you see on Swisscows are contextual ads, meaning they relate to your current search query only. They aren\u2019t a product of any personal data or past behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another major feature of Swisscows is its semantic data recognition. The features use machine learning to understand the context of your queries and provide faster and more accurate answers. Over time, the search engine learns to intuitively respond to your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The search engine\u2019s data center is set in the Swiss Alps, far from the reach of both the EU and the USA. This means that they are not subject to any legal demand to disclose data for governmental surveillance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond its commitment to privacy, Swisscows also financially supports ethical causes. When you use the search engine, a portion of the revenue from search ads goes to <a href=\"https:\/\/swisscows.com\/en\/social-projects\">charitable causes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite things about Swisscows is the anonymous Preview feature. There\u2019s a Preview button under each search result. When you click it, Swisscows generates a screenshot and an AI-based description of what the webpage covers. It also detects trackers for you to help you decide whether you should open the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"876\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Brave.png\" alt=\"Image showing a search query on the search engine Brave Search.\" class=\"wp-image-2017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Brave.png 858w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Brave-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Brave-768x784.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Brave_Search\"><\/span>4. Brave Search<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/search.brave.com\/\">Brave Search<\/a> prioritizes privacy, independence, and user empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t profile you at all. While Brave temporarily processes IP addresses to detect and prevent bots or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/fake-ip-address-definition-usage-and-how-to-get-one\/\">fake IPs<\/a>, it deletes these IPs within seconds. So, there\u2019s no way for Brave to tie search terms back to individual users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The relevant search results Brave serves results from its own independent index of the web. This means it doesn\u2019t rely on data hungry companies, so there\u2019s no risk of bias, censorship, or search results manipulation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also empowers users by offering <a href=\"https:\/\/support.brave.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4409406835469-What-is-the-Web-Discovery-Project\">anonymous community contributions<\/a> to refine results to search queries. It uses a unique feature called <a href=\"https:\/\/search.brave.com\/help\/goggles\">Goggles<\/a>, which allows individuals or communities to create alternative ranking models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brave Search also offers a choice between <a href=\"https:\/\/search.brave.com\/help\/ai\">AI-powered results<\/a> and standard web results. With the <strong>Answer With AI<\/strong> button in the search bar, you can get a concise summary of your search query.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another unique feature of Brave Search is <a href=\"https:\/\/search.brave.com\/help\/discussions\">Discussions<\/a>. Brave automatically generates the Discussion panel from discussion forums when they can provide valuable insights or alternative viewpoints.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature often pulls from platforms like Reddit and StackExchange. This ensures that your search results include first-hand perspectives and not just the most SEO-optimized content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/android-199225_640.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing 2 Android computer robots of different colors.\" class=\"wp-image-2019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/android-199225_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/android-199225_640-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Best_Android_Search_Engine_for_Privacy\"><\/span>2 Best Android Search Engine for Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For phones, especially Android ones, certain privacy search engines offer an app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a couple of the best Android search engine for privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_MetaGer\"><\/span>1. MetaGer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metager.org\/\">MetaGer<\/a> is a privacy-focused metasearch engine from Germany. It is the project of a non-profit organization, <a href=\"https:\/\/openwebsearch.eu\/partners\/suma-ev\/\">SUMA-EV<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MetaGer operates using 24 small-scale web crawlers under its control. As a metasearch engine, MetaGer combines results from various search indexes, including Yandex, Bing, Yahoo, eBay, and Brave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The metasearch engine doesn\u2019t save or share your IP address or <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.mozilla.org\/en-US\/docs\/Web\/HTTP\/Headers\/User-Agent\">useragent<\/a>. Though it temporarily stores full IP addresses for a maximum of 96 hours. This is only to limit the number of searches per internet connection. After 96 hours, MetaGer erases your IP address from its servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For mobile phones, the search engine currently offers an app for Android only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, MetaGer saves search settings by using non-personally identifiable cookies. This means you can customize your search experience without worrying about data tracking or logging.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform also collects anonymous data on the frequency of page views and usage of individual functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MetaGer offers an anonymizing proxy server as well. By clicking <strong>Open Anonymously<\/strong> at the bottom of the search results, you can route your request through MetaGer\u2019s proxy server. The proxy server fully protects your personal data while you\u2019re browsing websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes MetaGer qualify as one of the best search engines for privacy is its transparency. Its code is open source, meaning it\u2019s publicly available for review and contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, MetaGer is sensible about its carbon footprint, which is why it uses renewable energy entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the highest level of security, MetaGer even operates an instance on the Tor network, accessible through the Tor browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mojeek.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mojeek.png 953w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mojeek-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mojeek-768x581.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mojeek\"><\/span>2. Mojeek<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mojeek.com\/\">Mojeek<\/a> is a UK-based search engine that stands out with its clear focus on privacy and neutrality in search results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like other private search engines, Mojeek doesn&#8217;t collect or store any personal information. This includes no IP addresses, no search history, and no click behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mojeek has an <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mojeek.com\/2021\/03\/to-track-or-not-to-track.html\">interesting history<\/a>. According to it, Mojeek was initially a hobby project by a developer trying to rank his website on Google.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The developer ended up making a fully independent search engine with its own search index. As of 2024, its web crawler has indexed around 8 billion pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This self-built index allows Mojeek to operate independently of mainstream search engines. This makes it a genuine alternative to Google with competitively fast search speed. Most queries take less than 300 milliseconds, with a median response time of just 88 milliseconds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Mojeek doesn&#8217;t engage in user tracking, it ranks search results using purely objective factors. This way, it delivers neutral, unbiased, and similar search results for everyone regardless of their past search terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, instead of recording your full IP address, Mojeek replaces it with a simple two-letter code representing your country of origin. This further protects your identity while still allowing Mojeek to provide location-based and relevant search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mojeek is also ecologically conscious, which is why it hosts its operations in the UK\u2019s greenest data center, Custodian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/digital-marketing-1725340_640-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/digital-marketing-1725340_640-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/digital-marketing-1725340_640-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Search_Engines_Make_Money\"><\/span>How Do Search Engines Make Money?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now comes the hot question that you might have: How do privacy-focused search engines make money without Ads?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, different search engines have different ways of making money. While some search engines rely heavily on advertising, others might focus on user-supported models or offer premium services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore the common business models among the best search engines for privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Donations-1024x554.png\" alt=\"Image showing the web page where people can donate to MetGer for a better privacy experience.\" class=\"wp-image-2027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Donations-1024x554.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Donations-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Donations-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Donations.png 1039w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donation-Supported_Non-Profits\"><\/span>Donation-Supported Non-Profits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some search engines operate as nonprofits and rely on donations from users and supporters to fund their operations. This business model is common among private search engines aiming to provide a service free from commercial interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swisscows.com\/en\/donation\">Swisscows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/metager.org\/spende\">MetaGer<\/a> are search engines that fall under this category. They rely on donations to cover costs like server maintenance and development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"809\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Startpage-Ads.png\" alt=\"Image showing how Startpage shows contextual ads.\" class=\"wp-image-2028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Startpage-Ads.png 809w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Startpage-Ads-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Startpage-Ads-768x518.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contextual_Advertisements\"><\/span>Contextual Advertisements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since privacy search engines don\u2019t record personal information, they can\u2019t deliver personalized ads. This is why these alternative search engines turn to an alternate method of showing ads: contextual advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contextual ads depend solely on the content of the search query. This means that the ads you see are related to what you&#8217;re searching for at that moment. This involves no tracking of your search history or personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startpage.com\/privacy-please\/startpage-articles\/advertising-respects-privacy\">Startpage<\/a> is one of the users of this earning model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Depositphotos_126467014_S.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing the text \u201cAffiliate Program\u201d written on the screen of a laptop.\" class=\"wp-image-2030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Depositphotos_126467014_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Depositphotos_126467014_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Depositphotos_126467014_S-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Affiliate_Link_Programs\"><\/span>Affiliate Link Programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this model, search engines include affiliate links in their search results or alongside them. When a user clicks on one of these links and makes a purchase, the search engine earns a commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DuckDuckGo is a prime example of a search engine that <a href=\"https:\/\/duckduckgo.com\/duckduckgo-help-pages\/company\/partnerships\/\">uses this model<\/a>. It participates in affiliate programs with companies like Amazon and eBay. Whenever a user clicks on an affiliate link and buys something, DuckDuckGo receives a small percentage of the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"835\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/premium-plan-of-MetaGer.png\" alt=\"Image showing a premium plan for the privacy search engine MetaGer with additional privacy features.\" class=\"wp-image-2033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/premium-plan-of-MetaGer.png 835w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/premium-plan-of-MetaGer-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/premium-plan-of-MetaGer-768x326.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Premium_Versions\"><\/span>Premium Versions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some search engines offer a premium version of their service, which usually includes an ad-free experience or better privacy options. Users pay a subscription fee to access these premium features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MetaGer offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/metager.org\/keys\/\">paid, ad-free version<\/a> of its search engine. Once you make the payment, you will get a limited number of tokens, depending on the amount. Making a search query consumes tokens by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some FAQ to further clarify your confusion about maintaining online privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_search_engine_is_best_for_privacy\"><\/span>Which search engine is best for privacy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>There\u2019s no consensus on which is the best search engine for privacy. All private search engines offer differing levels of privacy. There are many good ones, like DuckDuckGo, Startpage, Swisscows, Brave Search, and more. You should consider using the one you feel best respects your privacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_trust_incognito\"><\/span>Can I trust incognito?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Incognito mode, or private browsing, only prevents your browser from saving your history, cookies, and site data after the session ends. It doesn\u2019t hide your activity from your internet service provider, employer, or the websites you visit. It offers limited privacy but isn&#8217;t a comprehensive solution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_private_search_engines_actually_private\"><\/span>Are private search engines actually private?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Private search engines are generally more privacy-focused than mainstream ones like Google. They avoid tracking your searches, storing your IP address, or creating user profiles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the level of privacy can vary, so it\u2019s important to choose one that aligns with your needs the best.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personalization_With_the_Help_of_geoPlugin\"><\/span>Personalization With the Help of geoPlugin!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While all the privacy search engines we discussed have genuine claims, they can only offer privacy for search queries. In other words, they promise private searching but not private browsing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you click on a website from search results, the browser platform takes charge, which usually lacks privacy features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can change this by using private browsers such as DuckDuckGo or Brave. Until then, even the best search engine for privacy isn\u2019t capable of offering private browsing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lack of private browsing means websites can still see IP addresses and other information. But this isn\u2019t necessarily a bad thing; for the most part, it isn\u2019t. Websites require this information to deliver personalized experiences that visitors highly demand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/growth-marketing-and-sales\/our-insights\/the-value-of-getting-personalization-right-or-wrong-is-multiplying\">2021 McKinsey survey<\/a> revealed that 71% of consumers expect personalization, and 76% find it frustrating if there isn\u2019t any. So, to run your website without frustrating and eventually losing a huge chunk of customers, you need personalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where geoPlugin\u2019s geolocation services can help you. Integrating geoPlugin\u2019s API with your website can let you monitor visitors\u2019 IP addresses and know other essential details about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you can use the collected information to display personalized content and implement marketing strategies such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/geo-pricing-explained-why-prices-vary-from-region-to-region\/\">geopricing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/\">give geoPlugin a try<\/a> and work towards improving your customer\u2019s experience!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most popular search engine, with more than 90% of the market share. But is it the best search engine for privacy as well? Certainly not, because a major chunk of its revenue comes from ads that, of course, use your personal data. Most people use Google&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/best-search-engine-for-privacy-a-detailed-guide-top-picks\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Best Search Engine for Privacy: A Detailed Guide &amp; Top Picks<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2003,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-web-development","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1997","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1997"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1997\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2041,"href":"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1997\/revisions\/2041"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geoplugin.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}