SearXNG
Operator: SearXNG project
Self-hostable metasearch engine that combines results from several search services and databases.
Search Engines & Web Search
The operator of a public instance may log, aggregate or share search queries. Connected search services see the instance’s IP address; a local instance uses your own connection.
Product
Availability and source date
As of: 25 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Combines search results from several services for a research term. Your own instance lets you select search services and process results through the HTTP API.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword / free text | Combined search results from the enabled search services and databases. | Retrieved |
Features
- Forwards search terms to several configured search services.
- Combines the returned results in a web interface.
- Supports language, categories and time range filters.
- Returns search output as JSON, CSV or RSS when configured accordingly.
Categories
- Search Engines & Web Search
- Search engines
Coverage
Dataset
Access
Installation and deployment
Your own local instance or self-hosted search server. A public instance has an independent operator.
Requirements
Export
Provider
Country of establishment
Interfaces
API
MCP
AI agents
Maintenance
Licence
Latest activity
Stars
Legal note
Limitations
- Available results depend on the search services enabled.
- JSON, CSV and RSS outputs must be enabled; many public instances do not provide them.
Guides and practical reports
Official · SearXNG: installation and configuration
SearXNG · EN
Explains self-hosting, search services, administration and the API.