DuckDuckGo Announces Partnership with Apple
A major development for those concerned about online privacy: the anonymous search engine DuckDuckGo has announced a partnership with Apple. Now, DuckDuckGo can be installed on both mobile devices and desktop computers, with its creators promising complete user anonymity while using the service.
DuckDuckGo is now integrated with Apple Maps, allowing users to search for addresses and geographic locations. The developers utilize Apple MapKit JS, offering high-quality satellite images, fast address searches, and regularly updated maps.
According to the developers, all user data is immediately deleted, with no access granted to third parties or even Apple employees. Search histories and IP addresses are not stored. However, in December of last year, the company was accused of using fingerprinting methods to identify users. DuckDuckGo’s administration quickly denied these allegations.
Darknet Search Engine Alternatives to DuckDuckGo
For darknet users who value anonymity and prefer not to use Apple products, here is a list of alternative search engines that can serve as worthy replacements for DuckDuckGo:
- Ahmia
Website: http://msydqstlz2kzerdg.onion/
Ahmia is a fully legal search engine supported by the Tor2Web and Global Leaks projects, making it a trustworthy option. - Parazite
Website: http://kpynyvym6xqi7wz2.onion
Another solid candidate for searching the dark web, Parazite’s search is similar to Google’s “I’m Feeling Lucky.” You never know exactly what you’ll find. It provides not only links but also lists of hidden files and cached data, which may include sensitive or even shocking content. - NotEvil
Website: http://hss3uro2hsxfogfq.onion/
NotEvil constantly updates its database of onion links, indexing over 29 million pages. Search results are displayed similarly to Google, with link descriptions, URLs, and titles. - Torch
Website: http://xmh57jrzrnw6insl.onion/
Torch, meaning “flashlight” in English, is an alternative dark web search engine. It is ad-supported, and advertising may influence search results. Use caution and consider other search engines as well. - Onionland Search Engine
Website: http://3bbaaaccczcbdddz.onion/
A recently launched search engine that works similarly to the now-defunct Grams. However, it has a built-in query filter, so not all results may be processed or displayed correctly. - Haystak
Website: http://haystakvxad7wbk5.onion/
Another new search engine where you can search for darknet links using any keywords. Simply enter your query in the search field. - Abiko
Website: http://abikogailmonxlzl.onion/
A good alternative to DuckDuckGo, Abiko displays search results in a user-friendly format similar to Google, with a fresh interface and a solid search index.