# SearXNG privacy rating

Free, open-source metasearch engine that combines results from many search services without storing information about its users. It can be self-hosted or used through public instances.

## Summary

SearXNG scores 88 out of 100 (grade B) on the search engines criteria. It meets 6 of 7 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales, no search history logs, no profile-based ads and no account needed. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://docs.searxng.org
- Source code: https://github.com/searxng/searxng
- License: AGPL-3.0
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Search engines](https://privacyratings.com/search-engines/)
- Grade: B (88/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | AGPL-3.0. | https://github.com/searxng/searxng/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The software serves no ads or tracking content; public instances depend on their operator. | https://docs.searxng.org/own-instance.html |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free software with no ads. | https://docs.searxng.org/own-instance.html |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |
| No search history logs | Yes | The software does not store search data; operators of public instances control their own logging. | https://docs.searxng.org/user/about.html |
| No profile-based ads | Yes | No ads are served. | https://docs.searxng.org/own-instance.html |
| No account needed | Yes | No accounts exist. | https://docs.searxng.org/user/about.html |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/search-engines/searxng/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/search-engines/searxng.md