Rprivacy Megathread -
On Reddit, look for these titles (search via Google with site:reddit.com/r/privacy):
The r/privacy Megathread consensus is unanimous: Google Chrome is malware. rprivacy megathread
Every week, a new user asks: "Is DuckDuckGo safe?" The Megathread's answer is nuanced. On Reddit, look for these titles (search via
| Search Engine | Privacy Grade | r/privacy Verdict |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| DuckDuckGo | B+ | Good for 90% of users. The Megathread notes it routes through AWS (Amazon) and filters "Russian disinfo" – a political red flag for some. |
| Startpage | A | Returns Google results (best quality) but strips all trackers. The Megathread supports it because they are based in the EU (Netherlands). |
| SearXNG | A+ | The self-hosted king. Instance aggregator. Warning: Choose a trusted public instance (like searx.be); never log in to accounts via SearX. |
| Brave Search | B- | Independent index. Good, but the Megathread suspects eventual enshittification. | Verdict: "Less bad
Megathread Rule #42: Never use Bing or Google while logged into a Microsoft/Google account unless you accept you are the product.
Verdict: "Less bad." Apple has a business model based on hardware margins, not data selling. However, the Megathread alerts users to "CSAM scanning" and telemetry to Apple. Use Little Snitch to block Apple's call-home servers.
