Startpage — Private Search Engine

Take back your online privacy by using Startpage as your default search engine.
What is Startpage — Private Search Engine?
Startpage — Private Search Engine is an Edge add-on that guarantees secure, unprofiled, and private browsing. It doesn't store, track or sell search data, also keeping you off third-party trackers. The extension allows browsing search results in private with 'Anonymous View', all while being GDPR and CCPA compliant. Enjoy a secure internet experience with Startpage.

Add-on stats

By: Startpage
Rating: 4.80 (13)
Version: 3.0.2 (Last updated: 2024-08-14)
Creation date: 2021-04-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • https://*.startpage.com/*
Size: 11.63K

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Add-on summary

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This search engine extension protects users from being tracked while allowing them to search the web in complete privacy.

Startpage is a private search engine with no tracking, storing, or selling users’ search history. To ensure you have "always-on" search privacy AND to search Startpage directly from your URL bar, we recommend installing our search engine extension.

The Startpage private search extension:

  • Does NOT save, share, or sell your personal or search engine data
  • Doesn’t drop 3rd party trackers and cookies like other search engines
  • Ensures unprofiled search results, guaranteeing the same information for everyone in the world
  • Allows users to browse search results in private with the "Anonymous View" proxy feature
  • Protects worldwide users with European and Dutch privacy legislation
  • Is GDPR and CCPA compliant

Learn more about why Startpage is the world’s most private search engine:

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User reviews

Love this search engine!
by Aaron, 2024-06-08

Add french language
by Adam, 2023-08-22

ok, but now hitting the ESC key the actual page gets lost and Startpage will be loaded. WTF?! Is this done by your addon??
by Clemens, 2023-01-11
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Startpage — Private Search Engine may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Startpage — Private Search Engine is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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