Does Stract require KYC?

As of Jan 1, 2026, Stract does not require KYC for normal use. No-account public search.

What payment methods does Stract accept?

Payment methods are unspecified in our entry as of Jan 1, 2026.

Where is Stract based?

Operating jurisdiction listed as Denmark (operator-disclosed). This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.

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Stract

Stract is an experiment-friendly open-source independent search engine.

Website: stract.com
KYC: no KYC — No-account public search.
Status: active
Fiat on-ramp: no
Payment: —
Jurisdiction: Denmark (operator-disclosed)
Founded: 2023
Open source: yes
Custodial: no
Last verified: Jan 1, 2026
Sources: 2

Overview

What Stract is#

An open-source independent-crawler search engine with per-query “optics” ranking.

Threat-model fit#

Niche; pairs well with Mojeek.

Strengths

Independent crawler-based open-source search.
Optics ranking-rule system lets users tune queries per-context.

Caveats

Small index relative to majors; long-tail recall is uneven.
Young project; UI changes.
Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).

Verdict

Stract is an experiment-friendly open-source independent search engine. Useful as a complement to Mojeek when you want to play with ranking rules; not a replacement for a full-index engine.

FAQ

Does Stract require KYC?: As of Jan 1, 2026, Stract does not require KYC for normal use. No-account public search.
What payment methods does Stract accept?: Payment methods are unspecified in our entry as of Jan 1, 2026.
Where is Stract based?: Operating jurisdiction listed as Denmark (operator-disclosed). This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.

Sources

Stract about · accessed Jan 1, 2026
Stract source · accessed Jan 1, 2026

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