Practical digital skills

Use Qwant Search

Test Qwant on a concrete task and check its current help before changing browser settings.

Step-by-step guideUpdated 1 October 2026

Published under the editorial responsibility of Alexis R. · Editorial charter

The answer in 30 seconds

An engine can be tried in an ordinary browser before becoming its default search service. Relevance, privacy controls and interface preferences deserve separate consideration.

Open Qwant, search a familiar question and inspect the original pages. Compare the same query elsewhere before deciding which tool fits the task.

Examples to adapt

A useful page is missing

Try a synonym and a less restrictive query before using the publisher’s internal search.

An old tutorial looks different

Use the current help centre; interface details can change.

Follow the method

1
Start without a migration
Use the official website in your existing browser. You do not need to change all browser settings for a first test.
2
Choose a known task
Look for a public document or a place whose identity can be verified. Keep wording and region consistent during comparison.
3
Evaluate the source
Check the publisher, document date and relevance. Multiple results can reproduce one original announcement.
4
Consult current help
Read the service’s present settings and policy explanations. If you later change the default engine, use your browser’s own instructions.

A checklist to keep

Use these checks to record what you found. The grid supports a decision; it does not make one for you.

Use Qwant Search: checklist
Check	What to examine	Action
Trial	Same query and region	Keep comparison conditions stable
Source	Publisher and date	Open the original
Settings	Current help and privacy information	Read before changing defaults
Decision	Repeated useful tasks	Keep observations rather than a universal ranking