# SearXNG

> Source: https://fuckyc.org/services/searxng/
> Website: https://docs.searxng.org/
> Categories: Search engines
> KYC: none — SearXNG is software, not a service. Public instances exist (see searx.space); each instance has its own operator and policy.
> Status: active
> Jurisdiction: depends on instance
> Fiat on-ramp: no
> Founded: 2021
> Open source: yes
> Custodial: no
> Last verified: 2026-01-01

## Verdict

SearXNG is the self-host or pick-an-instance meta-search option. The right way to use it is to either self-host or pick a well-run instance from searx.space — public instance trust matters a lot.

## Strengths

- Self-hostable meta-search; aggregates results from many engines without exposing the user to any of them directly.
- Active fork of the SearX project with a healthy maintenance cadence.

## Caveats

- Public instances vary in operator trust and configuration; pick from searx.space with care.
- Self-hosting requires maintenance.
- Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).

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## What SearXNG is

A self-hostable meta-search engine that proxies queries to many backends.

## Threat-model fit

When you want to choose the operator (or be the operator).

## Sources

- [SearXNG documentation](https://docs.searxng.org/) — accessed 2026-01-01
- [searx.space — public instances directory](https://searx.space/) — accessed 2026-01-01