Why I Stopped Using Google Search and You Might Consider It Too
Google search was once the leading search engine, but recent declines in its trustworthiness and the advancements of alternative search engines have prompted a reevaluation of its use.

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829.4K views • May 8, 2024

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☝️ Google search used to be the winner by far, but recent decreases in its trustworthiness and the improved offerings of other search engines make switching a pragmatic choice.
☝️ Google search on the decline
Google Search’s declining quality and annoying ads have led to what many call its “enshitification.” It’s caused me to explore alternatives like Bing, DuckDuckGo, and Kagi, which offer better privacy, fewer ads, and in some cases, completely ad-free experiences.
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Chapters
0:00 Stopped Using Google Search
0:55 “Enshitification”
1:30 See Google search at work
4:00 Google is an ad delivery company
4:25 Alternatives
4:30 Bing
6:40 DuckDuckGo
8:20 Kagi
10:05 Other search engines
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☝️ Google search on the decline
Google Search’s declining quality and annoying ads have led to what many call its “enshitification.” It’s caused me to explore alternatives like Bing, DuckDuckGo, and Kagi, which offer better privacy, fewer ads, and in some cases, completely ad-free experiences.
Updates, related links, and more discussion: https://askleo.com/170290
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✅ Watch next ▶ How to Change the Default Search Engine in Microsoft Edge ▶ https://youtu.be/0XylP7venJg
Chapters
0:00 Stopped Using Google Search
0:55 “Enshitification”
1:30 See Google search at work
4:00 Google is an ad delivery company
4:25 Alternatives
4:30 Bing
6:40 DuckDuckGo
8:20 Kagi
10:05 Other search engines
❤️ My best articles: https://go.askleo.com/best
❤️ My Most Important Article: https://go.askleo.com/number1
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