David CarrollNov 26, 2022
 Hey #Fediverse  : What’s your browser’s default search engine?
Google
44.7%
DuckDuckGo
44.6%
Other by reply below
9.3%
Abstain
1.3%
Poll ended at .
Show threadDavid CarrollNov 27, 2022
👆🗳️  Remarkable poll on search engine preference has closed. A plurality of the Fedi does not use Google Search? I learned of many unfamiliar alternatives in the replies. This result makes me wonder if #GoogleTrends is not adequately capturing interest in the #Fediverse because of the selection bias against using it?
Show threadWendy M. GrossmanNov 27, 2022
@profcarroll I started using Duck Duck Go in 2010! I'd be interested to read more about the alternatives people mentioned to you.
Show threadDiana PayneNov 27, 2022
@wendyg @profcarroll Yes! DuckDuck go doesn't track you!
Show threadJim McGuire
@Moocher @wendyg @profcarroll
I'm not so sure I'd trust it.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duckduckgo-browser-allows-microsoft-trackers-due-to-search-agreement/
It may have changed by now, but they don't seem to be honest with us.
DuckDuckGo browser allows Microsoft trackers due to search agreement

The privacy-focused DuckDuckGo browser purposely allows Microsoft trackers on third-party sites due to an agreement in their syndicated search content contract between the two companies.

BleepingComputer
Nov 28, 2022 at 12:51amWeb
Show threadWendy M. GrossmanNov 28, 2022
@thejim @Moocher @profcarroll Thanks for the link. I had noticed that a lot of news stories link to MSN rather than the original sites, which adds work for me finding the original links.
Show threadDiana PayneNov 28, 2022
@thejim @wendyg @profcarroll
Weaknesses re Microsoft noted. I don't use the two cited, but always decline all except essential functional cookies when given the opportunity. It's all a bit too much like hard work!