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Set as default search engine

On Firefox and other Gecko-based browsers

To set this as your default search engine in Firefox, right-click the URL bar and select
Add "4get"
. Then, visit about:preferences#search and choose
4get
from the dropdown menu.

On Chromium and Blink-based browsers

Click the three dots at the top right of the browser, open
Settings
, then search for
default search engine
, or go directly to chrome://settings/searchEngines.

Once there, edit the last entry under "Search engines" (often DuckDuckGo). In the popup, enter the following information:
FieldValue
Search engine4get.hbubli.cc
Shortcut4get.hbubli.cc
URL with %s in place of queryhttps://4get.hbubli.cc/web?s=%s
Click
Save
, then use the dropdown menu on the right of the new entry and select
Make default
.

Frequently asked questions

What is this?

4get is a privacy-focused metasearch engine. It gathers results from multiple sources, removes tracking parameters, and presents them in a clean, lightweight format.

Project goal

The goal of 4get, originally developed by lolcat, is to provide a fast, ad-free, and open platform for searching the web. It uses minimal, optional JavaScript and is designed for efficiency. Long-term, the project aspires to build its own index, delivering search results that are unbiased and free of hidden agendas.

Do you keep logs or share data?

Please review this instance’s privacy policy for details.

Where is this site hosted?

This instance is hosted in Germany, by STRATO AG.

Keyboard shortcuts

Use
/
to focus on the search box.

When using the image viewer, the following shortcuts apply:
Up
,
Down
,
Left
,
Right
— rotate the image.
CTRL+Up
,
CTRL+Down
,
CTRL+Left
,
CTRL+Right
— mirror the image.
Escape
— exit the viewer.

How can I trust this?

Transparency is important. All source code is openly available on the developer’s git page, so you’re free to review it or even host your own instance. Keep in mind: if you’re the only user of your instance, your activity is still linkable to your IP, so consider inviting friends to share it.If you find this service useful and want to help keep it running, you can support it here: 4get.hbubli.cc/donate Thank you for your support!

Report abuse or contact

Click here to contact the maintainer of this instance

Click here to contact the original 4get developer (lolcat)

Note to DMCA enforcers: This service does not host content directly. All results are proxied automatically, without moderation. Please contact the original hosts of any infringing material.

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