Draft:Whoogle
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Whoogle (also known as Whoogle Search) is an open-source metasearch engine that proxies Google search results while removing tracking elements and advertisements.[1] The software allows users to self-host their own search instance that interfaces with Google Search while emphasizing privacy features.[2]
The search engine functions as a proxy service that processes Google Search results before presenting them to users. It removes elements that could be used for user tracking while maintaining core search functionality.[2] The application supports various configuration options through environment variables and allows custom CSS theming.[1]
The software is written in Python using the Flask web framework and can be deployed through various methods, including Docker containers and traditional installation.[3]
Features
[edit]Whoogle provides several privacy-focused features:
- Removal of tracking scripts and cookies
- Elimination of advertisements from search results
- Optional connection routing through Tor network
- Configurable instance region
- No user data storage
- Support for Google Search operators
Deployment
[edit]Users can deploy Whoogle through several methods:
- Docker container deployment
- Direct Python installation
- Cloud platform deployment (e.g., Heroku, Railway)[4]
- Technical implementation
Privacy considerations
[edit]While Whoogle offers privacy enhancements over direct Google Search usage, several security considerations exist:[1]
- Instance hosts maintain the ability to log search queries
- HTTPS encryption is required for secure operation
- Public instances require user trust in the host
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Whoogle Search". GitHub. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ a b "Deploy Your Own Google Search Engine Using Whoogle". FOSS Post. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Whoogle Search". Docker Hub. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Deploy Whoogle on Railway". Railway Documentation. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
External links
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