Qwant
French privacy-oriented search engine
Paris-based search provider that positions itself as a European alternative to US Big Tech search, with an emphasis on privacy and local results.
About Qwant
Qwant launched in France in 2013 as a European search engine focused on privacy-friendly defaults and independence from major US advertising platforms. The company is headquartered in Paris and continues to offer web search alongside related products aimed at European users and institutions.
Why consider Qwant
- French search alternative to Google-scale defaults
- Privacy-oriented positioning for everyday queries
- European jurisdiction and product development
- Browser and extension options for easy switching
- Practical peer to climate- and privacy-focused European search brands
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Brand comparison
| Brand | Country | Positioning | Main category | Price level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwant |  France | European privacy search | Search | Free |
| Ecosia |  Germany | Climate-positive search | Search | Free |
| Proton Mail |  Switzerland | Encrypted European email | Freemium |
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Brand details
Product categories
Brand ownership
- Qwant SAS
- Qwant
Market presence
- Web search at qwant.com
- Browser extensions
- Mobile apps
- Public-sector and European partnerships
- French and EU consumer campaigns
Brand timeline
- 2013Qwant launches in France
- 2010sBuilds privacy-focused European search positioning
- 2018Expands products and institutional relationships
- 2020sContinues as a French search alternative
- TodayEstablished European privacy-oriented search brand