Search engine alternatives now that Google isn't Google anymore | Hacker News

Hacker News users debated whether Google still delivers good search results, pointing to missed GitHub pages, ad-heavy rankings, and AI features.

Kagi got strong praise as a cleaner, more useful alternative for everyday and developer search.

Other users argued that ChatGPT-style LLM search is becoming the better replacement for traditional search.

The discussion highlights growing frustration with Google and demand for ad-free, AI-assisted search tools like Kagi, DuckDuckGo, and Bing.