9 Alternative Search Engines to Improve Discovery

1. Duck Duck Go

This search engine is a great option if you value your privacy above all else. The team behind DuckDuckGo believes in better search functions without tracking its users. Its features include "goodies" (special search queries such as calculations and programming), browser extensions and perhaps most of all, peace of mind.

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Whether it's because of privacy concerns or lackluster results, your current search engine of choice might not cut it.

It's no longer an issue of access to information -- the web is teeming with answers to almost any query. Now, it's all about getting the best results in the least amount of time.

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In the gallery above, we've pulled together a list of some of the best alternatives to big name search engines, all of which offer some great features you might not find with Google, Bing or Yahoo.

Are there other search engines you'd recommend? Let us know in the comments.

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