11 best alternative search engines to Google in 2026

In recent years, Google has made significant changes that have particularly impacted publishers and other content creators. At the same time, we’ve witnessed the rise of alternative search engines. Although Google continues to dominate the market, there are many reasons you might consider exploring other options. We’ve compiled and tested a list of alternatives in […]

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SEO takeaways from 2020: A review of the most unusual year for search

A review of SEO and search engine updates in 2020 right from Google, Baidu, Bing, DuckDuckGo, GIPHY, and more. Plus, a bonus list of key SEO trends for 2021.

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How writers can optimize content for a variety of search engines

UK Linkology’s Content Marketing Manager walks you through the complex process of optimizing content for search engines beyond Google – Bing, DuckDuckGo, Ask.com, and more.

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Alternatives to Google: Mojeek believes a truly independent and tracking-free search engine must be built from scratch

Mojeek’s elevator pitch: “Independent and unbiased search results with no user tracking.” Deep dive into how they stack up as an alternative search engine.

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What’s behind the trend towards private search engines?

In the last two or three years, the search industry has seen a number of new engines that focus specifically on private search. Is this just a passing fad, or is it indicative of an increasing trend towards secure, private search? And if so, what does it mean for more mainstream search engines like the all-seeing Google?