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Did you know other than Google there are other search engines? And that switching to a different search engine could be a better option for you?
Perhaps you'd rather use a tried-and-true search engine. Alternatively, choose more environmentally friendly and socially aware choices. Perhaps your main worry is privacy.
You have a choice, whatever your reasons are.
This article will highlight the top 6 search engines, some of which may come as a surprise.
But, first and foremost, have you ever considered what a search engine is? “A search engine is a service that allows Internet users to search for material over the World Wide Web (WWW).”
Isn't it simple?
So, with that in mind, let's have a look at them!
1. Google
Google concentrated on providing users what they want, and as a result, it rapidly became the world's most popular search engine, with 91.86% ( as per StatCounter, July 2021 Data ) of the market share.
To offer relevant content quickly, Google's algorithm learns users' behaviors and desires.
The Google ranking algorithm has been enriched with hundreds of other criteria over the years (including the use of machine learning) and continues to be the most dependable way to discover precisely what you're looking for on the Internet.
2. Bing
With a 2.34% market share, Bing is the world's second-largest search engine.
While Bing is a little player compared to Google, it has a sizable market share in a number of nations.
Microsoft owns and operates the search engine, which evolved from the earlier search engines MSN Search and Windows Live Search.
The search engine, like Google, organizes search results into tabs such as images, videos, maps, and news.
3. Baidu
With a 1.48% market share, Baidu is the world's third-largest search engine.
Baidu, China's most popular search engine, has features comparable to Google and serves 72% of the Chinese market.
Baidu is a Chinese firm that is compatible with Chinese regulations and censorship. It was originally backed by Silicon Valley investors.
This search engine caters to the requirements of the local (rather than global) market, and while it is accessible from anywhere in the globe, Baidu's search results are only available in Chinese.
4. Yahoo
Yahoo is one of the most popular email providers, and its internet search engine ranks fourth in terms of market share, with 1.47%.
Yahoo! (Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle) is a multi-service web portal that includes a search engine, email, online forums, news, entertainment, and much more.
Yahoo! is one of the oldest web search engines and is popular among those 65+ crowd.
It is the Firefox browser's default search engine.
5. Yandex
Yandex ((Yet Another iNDEXer) is a Russian search engine that is mostly used in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Ukraine.
Yandex, the most popular search engine in Russia, with a global market share of 1.38%.
Yandex is used by 43% of Russians.
Its straightforward site has favicons that clearly identify search channels.
6. DuckDuckGo
With an 0.6% market share, Bing is the world's sixth-largest search engine.
DuckDuckGo is a great option if you value your privacy.
This open-source search engine does not gather, store, or share information about its users. And because they don't profile their users, the outcomes are the same for everyone.
This is a significant disadvantage when compared to Google, which uses a set of algorithms to find the best results from all of the pages on the Internet.
On the plus side, DuckDuck Go has a simple interface, does not monitor users, and is not loaded with ads.
Which search engines are you going to use next?
That concludes the top 6 search engines.
Some are similar, while others are unique and startling.
Give one or two of the search engines other than Google a try now that you know about them.
If you're concerned about your privacy, use DuckDuckGo. If you need to translate a document, Yandex is a good place to start. If you want to learn more about the Asian market, go to Baidu or Naver.