I truly wonder what Lemmy has to say about this partnership. This is going to make a interesting discussion i think. Personally have no experience with Qwant, what they are and their policies.
Directly from their blogpost;
Empowering Choice: Firefox Partners with Qwant for a Better Web;
Your tech choices matter more than ever. That’s why at Firefox, we believe in empowering users to make informed decisions that align with their values. In that spirit, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Qwant, a search engine that prioritizes user privacy and tracker blocking.
Did you know you could choose the search engine of your choice right from your Firefox URL bar? Whether you prioritize privacy, climate protection, or simply want a search experience tailored to your preferences, we’ve got you covered.
Qwant is a privacy-focused search engine that puts your needs first while protecting your personal data. By blocking trackers and advertisements, Qwant helps your search results remain unbiased and comprehensive. Just like Firefox, they are committed to protecting your privacy and preserving the decentralized nature of the web, where people have control over their online experiences.
Together, Firefox and Qwant are contributing to a more open, inclusive web, and above all — one where you can make an informed choice about what tech you use, and why. Your tech choices make a difference.
As Firefox continues to champion user empowerment and innovation, we invite you to join us in shaping a web that works for everyone. Together, let’s make a positive impact—one search at a time.
Source: https://blog.mozilla.org/en/products/firefox-partners-with-qwant/
Except starting this week, Qwant has started blocking me for using an adblocker. I've had to block Javascript to get around it.
Curious. Firefox w/ Ublock Origin works fine for me when l set noscript to allow qwant.com to run javascript.
There are users that complain about it from over a year ago. Maybe it's a slow rollout, or some game of cat-and-mouse where my ublock isn't updating for some reason.
But I can still search from the browser search bar and I get results. It's when trying to edit my search that I get problems.
Just tried it. Got a message asking me to disable the adblocker but I could just accept the message and it showed me the result. Yeah, whatever. I keep using DuckDuckGo for the time being.
I've seen it in private browsing for a while now, but it has also just started happening in a normal window. My solution was to switch to ddg for now. Disabling js breaks image browsing for me.