Qwant — European Search Engines alternative
Replaces Google / Bing
Qwant is a European search engines provider based in France and a GDPR-compliant alternative to Google / Bing. French privacy-focused search engine with its own index. Data stays within EU or Swiss jurisdiction, outside the reach of the US Cloud Act.
Last verified: May 18, 2026
Key features
- Own index
- No profiling
- News section
- Maps
Why choose Qwant?
Qwant is based in France and operates under European data-protection rules. For organisations that want to move away from Google / Bing, it offers a sovereign, EU-aligned alternative — without the US Cloud Act or FISA 702 exposure that affects US-headquartered services.
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