Epic Privacy Browser Forums

Hey, I totally get your frustration — you're not alone. Yahoo isn't the most popular search engine these days, especially for users who value privacy and relevance. If you're using a browser or platform that defaults to Yahoo and doesn't let you easily switch, that can feel really limiting.

Here’s what you can do to improve your search experience:

1. Switch to DuckDuckGo (or another private search engine) manually
Depending on the browser you're using, you might be able to change the default search engine manually in the settings:

Go to your browser’s Settings > Search Engine

Look for an option to Add or Manage search engines

Enter https://duckduckgo.com/?q=%s as the search URL

Set DuckDuckGo as the default

If your browser doesn’t allow custom search engines, it might be worth switching to a more flexible privacy-focused browser like Brave or Firefox, which allow full control over search settings.

2. Use DuckDuckGo or Startpage via shortcut or homepage
Even if you can’t change the default engine, you can:

Set https://duckduckgo.com as your homepage

Create a bookmark or pinned tab

Use a browser extension that reroutes search queries to DuckDuckGo

3. Consider switching to a privacy-first browser
You mentioned Epic — it’s great for privacy, but yeah, user comfort matters too. If Epic doesn’t give you the search flexibility you want, check out:

Brave: Built-in privacy tools, lets you set any search engine

Firefox: Very customizable and privacy-friendly

Vivaldi: Highly configurable and lightweight

4. If you're waiting for platform-level changes
If you're using a browser that you're otherwise happy with, and just want more built-in options like DuckDuckGo, it's totally fair to reach out to the developers directly. Public feedback helps shape future updates, especially when there's demand for more privacy-respecting choices.

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