Qwant
by Qwant · www.qwant.com ↗
French privacy-focused search engine that adds AI-generated answers and one-click web page summaries.
answer-engine ai-search privacy
- Category
- Answer Engines
- Business model
- Free
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2013
- Record updated
- 2026-09-10
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- FR
- Canonical URL
- https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/qwant/
Overview
Qwant is a search engine operated by QWANT, a simplified joint-stock company registered in Paris at 42 Avenue de la Porte de Clichy (RCS Paris B 532 867 256). It was created on May 25, 2011, began beta testing in February 2013, and released its final French version on July 4, 2013. Search results include AI-generated short answers to everyday questions and a summary that condenses a web page in one click, features Qwant describes as free and unlimited once a user creates an account. Qwant states that it does not store search history or resell user data.
Key features
- AI answers to everyday search questions
- One-click web page summaries
- No storage of search history and no resale of user data
- Free and unlimited AI features with a Qwant account
Use cases
- Getting short, precise answers to everyday searches
- Summarizing a web page with one click
- Searching without stored history or data resale
Pricing
Qwant's AI answers and page summaries are described as free and unlimited once a user creates a Qwant account.
Frequently asked questions
What is Qwant?
Qwant is a French search engine that provides AI-generated answers and one-click web page summaries alongside its results.
Does Qwant have AI features?
Yes. Qwant offers AI answers to search questions and a summary feature that condenses a web page in one click; both are free with a Qwant account.
Where is Qwant based?
Qwant is operated by QWANT, a company registered in Paris, France, at 42 Avenue de la Porte de Clichy (RCS Paris B 532 867 256).
When did Qwant launch?
Qwant was created on May 25, 2011; it began beta testing in February 2013 and released its final French version in July 2013.
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Sources
This record was last reviewed on 2026-09-10.
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