Who should use SearXNG Web Extension?

SearXNG Web Extension is an open-source project built for privacy-conscious web browser users.

Does SearXNG Web Extension have a free plan?

Yes — SearXNG Web Extension is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does SearXNG Web Extension run on?

SearXNG Web Extension runs on the web and embeddable surfaces. It can also be self-hosted.

Is SearXNG Web Extension still active?

Unverified. SearXNG Web Extension has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to SearXNG Web Extension?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include SearXNG Web Extension, SearXNG, and Searxly.

Who makes SearXNG Web Extension?

SearXNG Web Extension is developed by Erghel.

When did SearXNG Web Extension launch?

SearXNG Web Extension first shipped in 2022.

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SearXNG Web Extension

Name: SearXNG Web Extension
Author: Erghel

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

SearXNG Web Extension is an unofficial browser extension that adds a SearXNG instance as a selectable or default search engine. It is intended for users who want privacy-focused metasearch from their browser.

Open SourceWebEmbeddableSelf-hosted

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Overview

5 features

SearXNG Web Extension sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. It focuses on setting and using a privacy-focused SearXNG search engine directly from a web browser. SearXNG Web Extension is an open-source project aimed at privacy-conscious web browser users. The project is open source (Open Source). SearXNG Web Extension is available on the web and embeddable surfaces, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind SearXNG Web Extension is Erghel, and it first shipped in 2022. Key capabilities include default search engine, searXNG integration, and privacy-focused search.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Default search engine
SearXNG integration
Privacy-focused search
Browser toolbar access
Firefox support

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddableSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceOpen SourceFree tierStore-verified publisher

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed9 Sept · 15:02 UTC
SearXNG - Privacy Search Engine verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about SearXNG Web Extension

What is SearXNG Web Extension?: SearXNG Web Extension focuses on setting and using a privacy-focused SearXNG search engine directly from a web browser. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use SearXNG Web Extension?: SearXNG Web Extension is an open-source project built for privacy-conscious web browser users.
Does SearXNG Web Extension have a free plan?: Yes — SearXNG Web Extension is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does SearXNG Web Extension run on?: SearXNG Web Extension runs on the web and embeddable surfaces. It can also be self-hosted.
Is SearXNG Web Extension still active?: Unverified. SearXNG Web Extension has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to SearXNG Web Extension?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include SearXNG Web Extension, SearXNG, and Searxly.SearXNG Web Extension SearXNG Searxly
Who makes SearXNG Web Extension?: SearXNG Web Extension is developed by Erghel.
When did SearXNG Web Extension launch?: SearXNG Web Extension first shipped in 2022.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
Built for: privacy-conscious web browser users
Model: Open source
Solves: Setting and using a privacy-focused SearXNG search engine directly from a web browser.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: searxng-search

Developer

Erghel

Index record

Indexed: 9 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 9 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: searxng-privacy-search-engine-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 9 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 9 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/Erghel/SearXNG-Web-Extension

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