Tempest: A Private and Secure Search Engine
Tempest is a free privacy-focused search engine built to safeguard your personal data while delivering accurate, unbiased search results. Unlike traditional search engines that log user behavior to personalize results and ads, Tempest ensures your online activities remain private. It offers a clean, tracker-free search experience — no user profiling, no data selling, and no invasive ads.
By keeping your searches encrypted and avoiding cookie-based personalization, Tempest protects your digital footprint and maintains the integrity of your search results. Whether you're looking up news, information, or entertainment, Tempest helps you browse the web without compromise.
How Tempest Protects Your Privacy
Tempest minimizes data collection by avoiding the use of tracking cookies, third-party analytics, or behavioral profiling. Each search you perform is end-to-end encrypted, ensuring that your queries are not exposed to advertisers or data brokers.
This approach means that your results are based on relevance and quality — not past behavior or search history. No targeted ads, no algorithmic manipulation — just raw, dependable search performance that respects your privacy.
Search Features and Functionality
Tempest is designed with a familiar and intuitive interface, making it easy for users to transition from other popular search engines. You can search for:
- Webpages
- Images
- Videos
- News articles
- Maps and local results
You can also refine your searches by region or by date to filter the most relevant and timely results. It’s a versatile engine suitable for everyday use — from checking global headlines to researching personal interests.
Real-Time Privacy Reports
One of Tempest’s most useful features is its built-in privacy report tool. After clicking a link from your search results, Tempest will show you a summary of trackers, cookies, and potential data-collection technologies present on the target site.
This allows users to stay informed about the privacy risks of the websites they visit and helps them avoid potentially harmful or data-hungry pages. It's a transparency layer that empowers users to make smarter browsing decisions.
Quick Infocards for Instant Results
Tempest enhances user convenience by providing quick-view infocards for commonly searched topics, including:
- Weather forecasts
- Sports scores and live results
- Time zones and world clocks
These cards appear at the top of your search results and save you time by eliminating the need to open multiple links. To view some of this localized information, you may need to enable approximate location access, which Tempest handles with full transparency and user control.
A Future-Focused Approach to Search
As concerns about online privacy grow, Tempest represents a much-needed shift in the way search engines operate. Its commitment to data neutrality and user protection makes it a standout choice for users who want accurate search results without sacrificing their personal information.
Even though certain features may require limited permissions, such as local weather or regional filtering, Tempest gives users full control over what is shared — and what is not. With its minimalistic design, no intrusive ads, and focus on user empowerment, Tempest is redefining the way we interact with information on the web.
Why Choose Tempest?
Tempest stands out among privacy-first search tools with its balance of function and freedom. Here's what makes it unique:
- End-to-end encrypted searches
- No tracking cookies or user profiling
- Privacy reports for every link you visit
- Instant infocards for time-saving results
- Full user control over location and data sharing
Whether you're a privacy advocate or just looking for a cleaner search alternative, Tempest offers the ideal blend of security, speed, and simplicity.
