A recent court ruling may require Google to change how it operates to promote competition.Alternative search engines like DuckDuckGo, Brave Search, Startpage, Ecosia, and Mojeek provide privacy-focused and independent search experiences.DuckDuckGo prioritizes user privacy by minimizing data collection and tracking.Brave Search offers privacy-first search, but its results may be less relevant or comprehensive.Startpage combines Google search results with strong privacy protections.Ecosia stands out with its mission to fund tree-planting projects with advertising revenue.Mojeek aims to provide unbiased search results and strong commitment to user privacy.