Websurfx
Aggregate results from other search engines (metasearch engine) without ads while keeping privacy and security in mind. It is extremely fast and provides a high level of customization (alternative to SearX).
- GitHub stars
- 1,214
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v1.29.9
13 May 2026 - Last commit
- 13 May 2026
- Runs on
- Rust, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
64 commits
Replaces
Paid products Websurfx can stand in for.
How to self-host Websurfx
Websurfx runs on Rust and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Websurfx free?
Yes. Websurfx is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Websurfx?
Yes. Websurfx runs on Rust and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Websurfx replace?
People use Websurfx instead of Google Search.
Is Websurfx still maintained?
The last change to Websurfx's code was on 13 May 2026, with 64 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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