Qwant - Search engine & tracker blocker
Qwant extension sets qwant.com as your default search engine and blocks trackers for you.
Qwant - Your Secure Search Engine & Tracker Blocker
Qwant - Search engine & tracker blocker is a Firefox add-on that makes qwant.com your default search engine while blocking trackers to enhance your browsing privacy. Enjoy features like AI-driven searches, a loyalty program that rewards you weekly, and assurance that your search history is not stored or sold. With Qwant, you get a secure online experience where you're the user, not the product.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3 Overrides search engine
By: Qwant
Rating: 4.31
(637)
Weekly download count: 648
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- declarativeNetRequest
- webNavigation
- storage
- tabs
- cookies
Host permissions:
- https://www.qwant.com/
Size: 369.15K
Email: ex*****@qwant.com
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 223 ▲ 3
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Blocks trackers and cookies effectively
- Provides a degree of privacy while browsing
- User-friendly interface with good usability
- Good search engine for privacy-conscious users
Cons
- Incompatibility with ad-blockers, leading to functionality issues
- Blocking essential scripts that can break website features
- Concerns about data privacy and potential for selling user data
- Lacks support for multiple languages, impacting some users
Most mentioned
- Issues with ad-blocker compatibility
- Blocking of essential web scripts
- Concerns about privacy and data handling
- General effectiveness in blocking trackers and ads
User reviews
by ALAIN, 2025-03-09
by Firefox user 18826994, 2025-02-11
by Firefox user 18748050, 2025-02-03
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Qwant - Search engine & tracker blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Qwant - Search engine & tracker blocker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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