Six search engines worth trying now that Google isn’t really Google anymore

Google's massive AI overhaul of its search engine is pushing many users to explore alternatives. Kagi offers an ad-free, customizable experience for $5–$10 per month, while DuckDuckGo provides free, privacy-focused searching without tracking user data. Startpage anonymously routes queries through Google, Brave adds political and topic filters, and Ecosia donates 80% of ad revenue to global reforestation efforts. All allow users to disable AI features — something Google no longer does.