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MetaGer is a metasearch engine run by the German nonprofit SUMA-EV. It combines results from multiple search sources. Choose Open anonymously under a result to load that page through MetaGer’s proxy.
How to search with MetaGer
- Go to MetaGer and enter a search phrase.
- Use the search settings to change the region, language, or available sources if the first results are too broad. MetaGer marks settings that require a key.
- Open the result by clicking its title, or choose Open anonymously to load it through the proxy.
A metasearch engine sends your search to the sources it uses and brings the results together. The available sources can change with your settings and whether you use a key. See the list of MetaGer search sources and the MetaGer search controls.
What Open anonymously does
When you choose Open anonymously, MetaGer’s proxy requests the destination page. The destination receives the proxy’s IP address for that request. When you open the result normally, your browser connects to the destination directly.
| What you click | What happens |
|---|---|
| The result title | Your browser opens the site directly. |
| Open anonymously | MetaGer’s proxy loads the result. Check the proxy controls before following a link or opening a new tab. |
The proxy covers the browsing it handles. A destination can still recognize information you enter there, such as an account name or email address. Some sites may load differently through the proxy. MetaGer explains how the connection works in its proxy glossary.
What is a MetaGer key?
A MetaGer key lets you spend token credit on ad-free searches. MetaGer lists one token for a standard web search with the default settings. Sources and options that require the key are marked in the interface. Search availability without a key depends on the sources and region you choose. Check MetaGer’s current key pricing and terms before adding credit.
The MetaGer privacy policy explains how it handles searches, keys, and payment information. If you are comparing private search engines, our Qwant guide explains how that service handles search data and ads.
Frequently asked questions
Is MetaGer free to use?
Check what is available for your selected region and sources. The ad-free key uses tokens, and MetaGer marks features that need a key.
Does MetaGer hide my IP address from every website?
The proxy masks your IP from the destination for the requests it handles. Links you open directly use the normal connection from your browser.
Do I have to install an extension to use MetaGer?
You can search from its website and open a result through the proxy there. An extension is optional if you want to add MetaGer to your browser’s search options.