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Getting unhappy about DuckDuckGo (lemmy.ca)
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For several years I've been using DuckDuckGo instead of Google Search, and I've been overall quite happy with the results. Only rarely had I to resort to Google search (!g).

During the last month or two, however, I've found myself using the !g switch and Google search more than half of the time. DuckDuckGo shows no or few results where Google shows more (and useful) ones.

Still I don't want to give in. So:

  • Have you also experienced this worsening of DuckDuckGo?
  • Which other more privacy-respecting alternatives do you recommend?
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[–] KnightontheSun@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I use Startpage and I get decent results. I never google anymore except maps. What is wrong with them?

[–] ZeroCool@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ah, sorry, I guess I implied there's something nefarious going on with Startpage. But there isn't as far as I can tell. I just trust Mullvad more based on their track record. If you're happy using Startpage keep using it.

[–] KnightontheSun@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Startpage having a good track record is one of the main reasons why I’m happy to use them. Nothing sketchy so far and decent results. I am also a Mullvad customer for the same reasons.