Apps Related to Web Searching

Lacona is a powerful and highly customizable command-line style launcher for macOS, allowing users to control their system, access files, perform calculations, and search the web directly from the keyboard. ...more

Dogpile is a long-standing metasearch engine that aggregates results from multiple leading search engines, providing a comprehensive view of the web without the biases of a single source. It aims to deliver a broad range of information efficiently. ...more

FAROO is a pioneering peer-to-peer web search engine that decentralizes the search process. It leverages the power of its user base to index and retrieve search results, bypassing traditional centralized server infrastructures. This approach enhances user privacy, offers a unique perspective on web indexing, and aims to provide an alternative to conventional search engines. ...more

MillionShort is an experimental search engine and web filtering tool designed to help users discover content beyond the first few pages of results. It achieves this by removing the top 1 million (or more) most popular websites from search results, pushing lesser-known, niche, and potentially more relevant content to the forefront. Ideal for researchers, explorers, and those tired of mainstream results. ...more

Quick Search Box (QSB) for Mac is a powerful and customizable application launcher and desktop search tool designed to streamline your workflow. It provides fast access to applications, files, contacts, and web data directly from a central search bar. ...more

DeeperWeb is a privacy-focused metasearch engine that enhances Google search results using tag cloud and topic map techniques for improved navigation and discovery. It prioritizes user privacy by not tracking searches. ...more

Qwant is a European-based search engine emphasizing user privacy. It prioritizes anonymity and does not track search history or personal data. Beyond standard web search, Qwant offers dedicated sections for news, images, videos, and a unique 'social' view, providing a different way to explore information online. ...more

Keypirinha is a minimalist yet powerful portable launcher for Windows, designed for speed enthusiasts. It provides quick access to programs, files, and web searches through a streamlined interface, heavily relying on keyboard input for efficient navigation and workflow automation. ...more

Searx is a free and open-source metasearch engine that aggregates results from various search services without sharing your information with them. It prioritizes user privacy and provides a customizable search experience. ...more

Avant Window Navigator (AWN) is a highly customizable dock-like application launcher and task manager for Linux, providing a modern and efficient way to interact with your desktop environment and open applications. ...more

Yandex Search is a widely used web search engine, a core product of the Russian technology corporation Yandex. It offers comprehensive web search capabilities and integrates with other Yandex services. ...more

Executor is a highly customizable and portable application launcher and Windows Run replacement. It allows users to quickly launch programs, search files, perform web searches, and execute commands with minimal keystrokes. ...more

RecentX is a dynamic launcher for Windows that streamlines your workflow by providing quick access to recent files, folders, programs, websites, and clipboard history. It enhances productivity through its intuitive interface and powerful search capabilities. ...more

Find And Run Robot (FARR) is a highly customizable, portable Windows application launcher and search tool designed for speed and efficiency, allowing users to quickly find and launch programs, files, and perform actions directly from the keyboard. ...more

Synapse is a fast and lightweight semantic launcher primarily for Linux, built with Vala. It allows users to quickly launch applications, search for and access files and documents based on usage patterns, and perform various actions via plugins, leveraging the Zeitgeist engine for intelligent searching. ...more

Bing is a comprehensive web search engine developed by Microsoft, designed to help users find information directly and efficiently. It goes beyond simple keyword searching by providing intelligent answers, integrated services, and a reward system that incentivizes its usage. With features like visual search, local business information, and integration with other Microsoft services, Bing aims to offer a more task-oriented and visually rich search experience compared to its competitors. ...more

Quicksilver is a powerful and efficient productivity tool for macOS, designed to drastically reduce the time spent navigating files, launching applications, and executing actions. By learning your habits and leveraging a smart, intuitive interface, it allows you to control your Mac with unprecedented speed and flexibility, transforming mundane tasks into effortless workflows. ...more

Explore the web with Yahoo! Search, a comprehensive search engine offering a blend of robust search capabilities, integrated content discovery, and personalized result presentation. It aims to provide a versatile search experience beyond basic web queries. ...more

Listary is an advanced search utility and productivity tool for Windows. It seamlessly integrates with File Explorer and other applications, providing instant file and folder search, quick access to frequently used files, program launching, and various workflow enhancements to boost your productivity. ...more

GNOME Do is a powerful and extensible application launcher for Linux, designed to quickly launch applications, search files, and perform various actions via a simple keystroke interface, enhancing user workflow efficiency on the GNOME desktop environment and beyond. ...more

Alfred is a powerful productivity application for macOS, designed to streamline common tasks and significantly improve your workflow. It acts as a central hub for launching applications, finding files, performing web searches, and executing complex workflows with keyboard shortcuts and intuitive commands. ...more

Google Search is the world's most popular search engine, providing users with fast and comprehensive access to information across the web. It utilizes advanced algorithms to deliver relevant search results, incorporating features like instant answers, local search, and integrations with other Google services to enhance the user experience. ...more

LaunchBar is a powerful and intelligent keystroke-based launcher for macOS. It provides lightning-fast access to your applications, documents, contacts, calendars, bookmarks, and much more, simply by typing a short abbreviation. ...more