# SearXNG: A free, privacy-respecting metasearch engine

SearXNG is a free, open-source metasearch engine that aggregates results from multiple search services without tracking user queries. It allows users to search the web privately and can be self-hosted for greater control. The project highlights growing interest in privacy-focused alternatives to major search engines.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://github.com/searxng/searxng) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:15:49 +0000