Disconnect Search

For being an app consisting of nothing but a search field, this app performs surprisingly bad. There is no clear/reset button to clear the search field. Search results open in your browser not in the app. You can't choose which search provider you use bt default from inside the app. There is no feedback when a search query returns no results; just an empty page. Thr welcome wizard includes a non-clickable Done button. Interface uses non-standard fonts that don't go with the rest of Android's look and feel.

BUT it doesn't allow me to switch search engines. Its STUCK on Google, which I really hate! I don't dislike Google, but I don't like the search results it gives me. I starting using DuckDuckGo & Ixquick almost 2 years ago, and that's what I'm used to I guess!! These companies, dedicated to protecting us, are soooo awesome!! Last I read too, Disconnect is open source, although I heard they were bought by a company that is not, and is in with advertisement companies. Don't quote me though - research it.

I just got this app so I haven't used it very long but it looks like it does the trick. I got this app so web sites I visit don't track me. Most web sites use the info they get for marketing, but some of them could be stealing important information. Better safe than sorry.

I Hope it does what it promises (it appears to do), but the problem is it should have an option to open in private window of the browser, as I can't sit deleting histories every time!. Pls also create a Linux (.deb) version asap.

Skimmed the privacy policy, and unlike some apps (Globus, for example) this doesn't log your IP info. Plus, no special permissions, which would render this useless.

Some tweaks could be made , Clear search field after search is done. But works fine with my Opera Mini browser and my phone/carriers default browser.Small footprint ! DuckDuckGo search engine !BUT,Your ISP still knows what you're looking up ! Public wifi with your own key.

I purchased a one year subscription but Didn't work for me. Tried working with their support team who basically told me the product did not have the features I needed and I can't help but think this is more a beta version. They don't give refunds.

Used to be good..But the vpn version no longer works right. When "protected" - it often prevents you from accessing web pages. I had to switch to another app.

Was on a freinds website when i was on the phone to him, he couldn't pick me up but could with the previous "secure browser" i had installed.

For being an app consisting of nothing but a search field, this app performs surprisingly bad. There is no clear/reset button to clear the search field. Search results open in your browser not in the app. You can't choose which search provider you use bt default from inside the app. There is no feedback when a search query returns no results; just an empty page. Thr welcome wizard includes a non-clickable Done button. Interface uses non-standard fonts that don't go with the rest of Android's look and feel.

I just got this app so I haven't used it very long but it looks like it does the trick. I got this app so web sites I visit don't track me. Most web sites use the info they get for marketing, but some of them could be stealing important information. Better safe than sorry.

I Hope it does what it promises (it appears to do), but the problem is it should have an option to open in private window of the browser, as I can't sit deleting histories every time!. Pls also create a Linux (.deb) version asap.

Love this BUT cant switch search engines. N as much as I love this app, its not REALLY private, n nothing u type in is private bc EVERYTHING U TYPE IN IS BEING READ IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER...so while some searches r 100% private, they actually r NOT private bc agn, EVERYTHING U TYPE ON YOUR KEYBOARD IS BEING READ...n there is no private keyboard. That is, If they r WATCHING u type it in. Just something to think about.

...which is okay, since I like DuckDuckGo, but I agree with another reviewer - this app is really unpolished. It just takes your search and then opens a browser window - speaking of which, is everything in the browser now protected? I'm guessing not, which is kind of a usability issue. I'm not going to go back to the app every time I need to make a new search. One last thing, you can't resize the search widget. I want mine to be bigger, because it looks goofy as is. Great idea, but so far, poor execution...

Currently this apps widget does not work well with tablets. Widget needs to expand the length of the screen in landscape mode. Other than this, great app & search!

search engines got the power to think they know what you want - they don't - they just pigeon-hole the consumer.

Starting a week ago get Google not available in disconnect search. Defaults to Bing with all paid site results. change to yahoo, it goes back to Bing. Worthless now.

Some tweaks could be made , Clear search field after search is done. But works fine with my Opera Mini browser and my phone/carriers default browser.Small footprint ! DuckDuckGo search engine !

Searches only are secure so use with their VPN for privacy. Once redirected you are not protected.

The resolution is too low for my Galaxy s6 edge, it looks blurry!

Really great app. And a really great team behind it - contacted them to point out a bug & they had it fixed within days.

I'm new to this, and I have a question. Why can I see the history that I used disconnect on chrome after using it? Doesn't it mean that google can still see my search, because of the search history?

BUT it doesn't allow me to switch search engines. Its STUCK on Google, which I really hate! I don't dislike Google, but I don't like the search results it gives me. I starting using DuckDuckGo & Ixquick almost 2 years ago, and that's what I'm used to I guess!! These companies, dedicated to protecting us, are soooo awesome!! Last I read too, Disconnect is open source, although I heard they were bought by a company that is not, and is in with advertisement companies. Don't quote me though - research it.

The entire suite of disconnect apps are really must haves, every one of them and install them on your computers, on your phones, wherever they fit just get them, they work.

Love this app. Definitely a great replacement for Google search. I just wish the search bar was more discreet and didn't have the words "search privately" in it. I like simple. But still 5 stars.

HATE when developers don't answer!!!! Where is the run at startup/or whenever it wants permission at? Like the app but....

still browser search history....

It stops meta data collection upto a gd extent like search queries esp. Google. BT many a times proxy builders have to provide these when law enforcement is involved. Privacy not Anonymity. But anyways nice app. Thanxx Disconnect guyzzz..

I won't go without it. It's private and secure.

Why you guys are not updating the app? Why you are not thinking of any improvement?

Glad to see that Big G still allows this in the play store. Great privacy app. The widget could use some work though..

Skimmed the privacy policy, and unlike some apps (Globus, for example) this doesn't log your IP info. Plus, no special permissions, which would render this useless.

I Hope it does what it promises (it appears to do), but the problem is it should have an option to open in private window of the browser, as I can't sit deleting histories every time!. Pls also create a Linux (.deb) version asap.

Now this is what I'm talking about . I would like to give not a 5 stars but 10 . no one have to track me. Thank u for thinking of us. God Bless.

Definitely 5 stars. Works very good, no bugs or crashes, and simple to use. I like it so much I tried their Secure Wireless VPN app, and liked it enough to subscribe for a whole year. Both apps help me maintain my privacy and I definitely would recommend to family and friends.

This app seems great, and dose what is said on the tin. But I believe there's room for improvement, if there's a way to have it integrated with your browser would be much better since it would save clutter etc... Great thought has gone into this so download and enjoy no targeted adverts :)

You wouldn't believe all the sites tracking you out there. This app does the trick and speeds up your connection as a result.

I have an idea,what if you guys create a Disconnect browser that by default protects your internet connection and data? That would be great!

A question.. when using ip droid, I see my ip remaining the same though searching through 'disconnect search '. Then how can I avoid ISP tracking? If it really hides my ip, then while downloading, does it still secure me from ip tracking by ISP?

The search results are really poor (in some cases, non-existent) and the page on which they are listed doesn't show properly on my LG Optimus 3 phone. Also, when I try to type something into the Disconnect widget, a small pop up window appears at the center of my screen with the true search engine (the widget itself is just a decoy?) and my keypad covers it completely, so I can not see whatever I'm writing. Uninstalling now.