Ixquick is a powerful search engine that is aesthetically Google-esque and functionally replete. Don’t let the funny name fool you, this meta-search engine combines results from several sources and is equipped with a star ranking system so you can better judge how popular your search results are. An Ixquick result is awarded one star for every search engine that chooses it as one of the ten best results for the search. Learn more about the specifics of the algorithm in Ixquick’s About section.

Ixquick is also highly valued for its private searching feature. Meaning none of your search data is recorded, your IP address is not captured, and tracking cookies are not used to record your search terms. These are just a few examples of how Ixquick works to preserve your privacy while performing internet searches.

The MSK Library has also listed Ixquick on our Databases A-Z page and our Reference Resources LibGuide.