Search engine statistics. Search engine statistics Search engines in Russia

Beware, spoilers! By far the best search engine of 2018 is Google; D. Anecdote). Obviously, Google is at the top of the sky when compared to other search engines. Although we cannot compare other search engines with Google, but if you want to try something else, you should take a look at the top search engines listed below in this article.

Why do we need alternative search engines for Google?

This may be a question you may be faced with. Yes, this is a good question and I have an answer to this question. I will explain this to you with one example: what will happen if a city has only one store in the city to get every daily need? Obviously, the store will only stock items that have a good profit margin, even if they are not of the best quality.

Likewise, if there is only one search engine on the Internet, then there is a good chance of a monopoly on that single search engine.

We are all familiar with Google ads at the top of search results that favor some of the sites that pay Google to get that position for a relevant keyword search. Therefore, we cannot say that the results we see in the search are legitimate.

Here are the best internet search engines that can give you more search options. Let's start with the obvious.

What is this

DuckDuckGo is a fairly well-known open source search engine. Servers are located in the USA. In addition to its own robot, the search engine uses results from other sources: Yahoo, Bing, Wikipedia.

The better

DuckDuckGo positions itself as a search engine that provides maximum privacy and confidentiality. The system does not collect any data about the user, does not store logs (no search history), and the use of cookies is as limited as possible.

DuckDuckGo does not collect or share personal information from users. This is our privacy policy.

Gabriel Weinberg, founder of DuckDuckGo

Why do you need this

All major search engines are trying to personalize search results based on data about the person in front of the monitor. This phenomenon is called the “filter bubble”: the user sees only those results that are consistent with his preferences or that the system deems as such.

Forms an objective picture that does not depend on your past behavior on the Internet, and eliminates Google and Yandex thematic advertising based on your queries. With DuckDuckGo it is easy to search for information in foreign languages, while Google and Yandex by default give preference to Russian-language sites, even if the query is entered in another language.

What is this

not Evil is a system that searches the anonymous Tor network. To use it, you need to go to this network, for example by launching a specialized .

not Evil is not the only search engine of its kind. There is LOOK (the default search in the Tor browser, accessible from the regular Internet) or TORCH (one of the oldest search engines on the Tor network) and others. We settled on not Evil because of the clear hint from Google (just look at the start page).

The better

It searches where Google, Yandex and other search engines are generally closed.

Why do you need this

The Tor network contains many resources that cannot be found on the law-abiding Internet. And their number will grow as government control over the content of the Internet tightens. Tor is a kind of network within the Internet with its own social networks, torrent trackers, media, trading platforms, blogs, libraries, and so on.

3. YaCy

What is this

YaCy is a decentralized search engine that works on the principle of P2P networks. Each computer on which the main software module is installed scans the Internet independently, that is, it is analogous to a search robot. The results obtained are collected into a common database that is used by all YaCy participants.

The better

It’s difficult to say whether this is better or worse, since YaCy is a completely different approach to organizing search. The absence of a single server and owner company makes the results completely independent of anyone's preferences. The autonomy of each node eliminates censorship. YaCy is capable of searching the deep web and non-indexed public networks.

Why do you need this

If you are a supporter of open source software and a free Internet, not subject to the influence of government agencies and large corporations, then YaCy is your choice. It can also be used to organize a search within a corporate or other autonomous network. And even though YaCy is not very useful in everyday life, it is a worthy alternative to Google in terms of the search process.

4. Pipl

What is this

Pipl is a system designed to search for information about a specific person.

The better

The authors of Pipl claim that their specialized algorithms search more efficiently than “regular” search engines. In particular, priority is given to social network profiles, comments, member lists, and various databases that publish information about people, such as databases of court decisions. Pipl's leadership in this area is confirmed by assessments from Lifehacker.com, TechCrunch and other publications.

Why do you need this

If you need to find information about a person living in the US, then Pipl will be much more effective than Google. The databases of Russian courts are apparently inaccessible to the search engine. Therefore, he does not cope so well with Russian citizens.

What is this

FindSounds is another specialized search engine. Searches various sounds in open sources: house, nature, cars, people, and so on. The service does not support queries in Russian, but there is an impressive list of Russian-language tags that you can use to search.

The better

The output contains only sounds and nothing extra. In the settings you can set the desired format and sound quality. All sounds found are available for download. There is a search by pattern.

Why do you need this

If you need to quickly find the sound of a musket shot, the blows of a suckling woodpecker, or the cry of Homer Simpson, then this service is for you. And we chose this only from the available Russian-language queries. In English the spectrum is even wider.

Seriously, a specialized service requires a specialized audience. But what if it comes in handy for you too?

What is this

Wolfram|Alpha is a computational search engine. Instead of links to articles containing keywords, it provides a ready-made answer to the user's request. For example, if you enter “compare the populations of New York and San Francisco” into the search form in English, Wolfram|Alpha will immediately display tables and graphs with the comparison.

The better

This service is better than others for finding facts and calculating data. Wolfram|Alpha collects and organizes knowledge available on the Web from a variety of fields, including science, culture and entertainment. If this database contains a ready-made answer to a search query, the system displays it; if not, it calculates and displays the result. In this case, the user sees only nothing superfluous.

Why do you need this

If you are a student, analyst, journalist, or researcher, for example, you can use Wolfram|Alpha to find and calculate data related to your work. The service does not understand all requests, but it is constantly developing and becoming smarter.

What is this

The Dogpile metasearch engine displays a combined list of results from search results from Google, Yahoo and other popular systems.

The better

First, Dogpile displays fewer ads. Secondly, the service uses a special algorithm to find and show the best results from different search engines. According to the Dogpile developers, their systems generate the most complete search results on the entire Internet.

Why do you need this

If you can't find information on Google or another standard search engine, look for it in several search engines at once using Dogpile.

What is this

BoardReader is a system for text search in forums, question and answer services and other communities.

The better

The service allows you to narrow your search field to social platforms. Thanks to special filters, you can quickly find posts and comments that match your criteria: language, publication date and site name.

Why do you need this

BoardReader can be useful for PR specialists and other media specialists who are interested in the opinion of the masses on certain issues.

Finally

The life of alternative search engines is often fleeting. Lifehacker asked the former general director of the Ukrainian branch of Yandex, Sergei Petrenko, about the long-term prospects of such projects.

Sergey Petrenko

Former General Director of Yandex.Ukraine.

As for the fate of alternative search engines, it is simple: to be very niche projects with a small audience, therefore without clear commercial prospects or, conversely, with complete clarity of their absence.

If you look at the examples in the article, you can see that such search engines either specialize in a narrow but popular niche, which, perhaps, has not yet grown enough to be noticeable on the radars of Google or Yandex, or they are testing an original hypothesis in ranking, which is not yet applicable in regular search.

For example, if a search on Tor suddenly turns out to be in demand, that is, results from there are needed by at least a percentage of Google’s audience, then, of course, ordinary search engines will begin to solve the problem of how to find them and show them to the user. If the behavior of the audience shows that for a significant proportion of users in a significant number of queries, results given without taking into account factors depending on the user seem more relevant, then Yandex or Google will begin to produce such results.

“Be better” in the context of this article does not mean “be better at everything.” Yes, in many aspects our heroes are far from Yandex (even far from Bing). But each of these services gives the user something that the search industry giants cannot offer. Surely you also know similar projects. Share with us - let's discuss.

As expected, Google took first place in the world rankings. His share is more than 70% of search queries from residents from all over the world. Moreover, a third of all google.com traffic comes from US citizens. In addition, Google is the most visited website in the world. The average daily duration of use of the Google search engine is 9 minutes.

The advantage of the Google search engine is the absence of unnecessary elements on the page. Just a search bar and the company logo. Chip are animated pictures and browser games dedicated to popular and local holidays.

2. Bing

Bing - search engine from Microsoft, dating back to 2009. From that moment on, it became a mandatory attribute of smartphones running Windows OS. Bing is also distinguished by minimalism - in addition to the header with a list of all Microsoft products, the page contains only a search bar and the name of the system. Bing is most popular in the USA (31%), China (18%) and Germany (6%).

3. Yahoo!

Third place went to one of the oldest search engines - Yahoo. The bulk of users also live in the USA (24%). It seems that the rest of the world is deliberately avoiding the help of search robots... The search engine is also popular in India, Indonesia, Taiwan and the UK. In addition to the search bar, on the Yahoo! offers a weather forecast in your region, as well as global trends in the form of a news feed.

4. Baidu

A Chinese search engine that has gained notoriety in Russia. Due to its aggressive policy and lack of translation into Russian or English, extensions of this search engine are perceived as viruses. It is very difficult to completely remove them and get rid of pop-up windows with hieroglyphs. However, this site is fourth in the world by attendance. 92% of its audience are Chinese citizens.

5. AOL

AOL is an American search engine whose name stands for America Online. Its popularity is significantly lower than that of previous systems. Its heyday was in the 90s and 00s. Almost 70% of AOL's audience are residents of the United States.

6.Ask.com

This search engine, dating back to 1995, has quite unusual interface. She perceives all requests as questions and offers answer options in accordance with the search results. This is somewhat reminiscent of the Answers.Mail service. However, it is not amateur answers that are included in the search results, but full-fledged articles. Over the past year, the site has lost about 50 positions in the world ranking of the most popular Internet resources and today ranks only 104th.

7.Excite

This search engine is unremarkable and similar to a lot of other sites. It offers users a lot of services (such as News, Mail, Weather, Travel, etc.) The site's interface also evokes memories of the web of the 90s and, one might assume, has changed little since then.

8.DuckDuckGo

The developers immediately warn that this search engine does not track your actions online. Nowadays, this is a significant argument when choosing a search engine. The site design is made in a modern manner, using bright colors and funny pictures. Unlike other search engines, the “duck search engine” has been translated into Russian. Over the past year, the site has gained about 400 positions and in March 2017. is ranked 504th in the Alexa popularity rankings.

9. Wolfram Alpha

A distinctive feature of this search is the variety of auxiliary services designed for queries related to certain knowledge. That is, in the search results you will not see links to posts on social networks or articles from the yellow press. You will be offered specific numbers and verified facts in the form of a single document. This browser is ideal for schoolchildren and students.

10. Yandex

Search engine, the most popular in Russia and the CIS countries. In addition, about 3% of the site's audience are residents of Germany. The site is notable for its large number of services for all occasions (music, radio, public transport schedules, real estate, translator, etc.). The resource also offers a large selection of individual website design, as well as customizing widgets for yourself. Yandex ranks 31st in the world in popularity, having lost 11 positions over the past year.

Today, with the help of search engines, you can find almost any information in. The main task of the software is a simple interface and providing users with information that meets their needs. Search engine statistics allow you to rank popular services and determine the share of each of them in different countries of the world.

Operating principle of the PS

The first search engines appeared in early 1990. At that time, the number of Internet users was insignificant. There was also little information about websites. As the number of users increased, the popularity of search engines began to grow.

At the initial stage, the database was collected manually. Now the work is done by robots automatically. Each PS has its own algorithm of actions. However, the operating principles of search engines are very similar. The main task is to display results that best suit the user's request. Procedure:

1. Scanning– study of all sites.
2. Indexing in search engines– each page is assigned a specific index, making it possible to quickly search through their contents.
3. Ranging– found pages are built in in order of greatest relevance to the search query.

Search engine algorithms determine the site's place in the search results. A search engine is a robot that does not see the design. It only recognizes text. largely depends on how useful the information is.

Types of search engines

There are the following types of search engines:

• catalogs(Wikipedia);
• rating systems– determine popularity based on the number of visits;
• pointers– search is carried out using key phrases.

Information search systems are also divided into global and local.

Google

Google search engine is the largest in the world. It accounts for over 90% of the total market. Search engine statistics indicate that 1/3 of all google.com traffic comes from US residents. Google hosting share:

How can I see the most popular queries? This opportunity is provided by the Google Trends tool. Just follow the link – https://trends.google.com/trends/?geo=US. Here you can find out the number of requests by region or over a certain time.

You can save money on air travel by using airfare search engines. Aviasales is one of the first search engines on the Runet. The resource has access to a database of about 700 airlines.

The Kupibilet search engine offers a bonus system. When purchasing tickets, the client is awarded bonuses that can be used when placing his next order.

You can book hotels using separate search engines. For example, the Grand Tour service allows you to select a hotel and room based on the quality of service. Additionally, you can book a hotel room using Hotelscan and Booking. Top hotel search engines:

1. Tripadvisor.
2. Hotels.com.
3. Accorhotels.
4. Trivago.
5. Svyaznoy.travel.

Image search engines

One of the best image search engines is Google Image. To find, you need to write in the search bar and press Enter. Other thematic search engines:

1. CC Search.
2. Photo Pin.
3. PicFindr.
4. Veezzle.
5. Every Stock Photo.

People search engines

One of the most popular search engines is the website of the “Wait for Me” program. Just follow the link – https://poisk.vid.ru/. The user needs to enter the first and last name of the person they are looking for and press the “Search” button.

The poisk365 website searches for people using databases. However, some people's data may be missing.

On the website centrpoisk.ru you can find a person using any known data (down to the car number).

To find a person in the Odnoklassniki search engine, you need to enter the first and last name in the “Search” line. It is located in the upper right corner. You can also click on the “Find new friends” button under your avatar.

Search engines FSS and FIPS

The FSS search system was created in 1997. Unregistered users can find the following information:

• details for paying insurance premiums;
• registration number of the policyholder.

The following options are available to registered users:

• reporting preparation service;
• policyholder card;
• settlements between the policyholder and the fund.

The FIPS (Federal State Budgetary Institution) search system is located at http://www1.fips.ru. To use the service, press the “Go to search” button. The site provides free and paid access.

Transitions from search engines

Transitions from search engines are recorded by the service. Data analysis allows you to evaluate the results of website promotion in search results.

How to find out statistics of transitions to a website from search engines? Initially, the webmaster needs to log in to Yandex. Metric. Then click “Reports – Standard reports – Search engines”.

Website statistics in search engines display the number of visits, visitors, bounces, browsing depth and time spent on the site.

One of the powerful free website analytics services is. The resource allows you to track conversions, key indicators, session duration and much more. Statistics of conversions from search engines for August 2018:

Search engines in Ukraine

Statistics on the use of search engines show that Google is considered the most popular in Ukraine. In 2017, the search engine share was 82%. Yandex is in second place – 13.5%. The third place is occupied by mail.ru – 2.33%. Ukrainian search engine rating:

Search engines in Russia

In RuNet, the leading positions are occupied by Yandex and Google. What are the statistics on the use of search engines in Russia? In 2017, the share of Yandex was 46.34%, Google - 48.97%. The top three is closed by the search engine Mail ru – 2.58%.

Most requests from mobile devices were made through Google - 63.93%, Yandex - 34.21% and Yahoo - 0.58%.

Search engine statistics in Russia show that on PCs they mainly use Yandex - 53.42%, Google - 40.66%, Mail.ru - 4.16%.

In 2011, information appeared about the allocation of funds for the creation of a national search system in Russia. Sputnik was launched in 2014. Its creator is Rostelecom.

In the first week, the Sputnik search engine was visited by 2 million people. However, the project failed to achieve good results. Today it exists thanks to government support.

The list of Russian search engines also includes Aport. The resource was launched in 1996. In 2012, the Aport search engine was bought by Andrey Bronetsky, owner of the Mamba website. The search engine was disabled and became a price aggregator (electronic trading platform).

Search engines in the USA

Search engines in the USA give first place to the brainchild of Google. In 2017, the search engine share was 86.39%. In second place is Bing - 7.46%. Yahoo closes the top three with 5.06%.

Search engine statistics on mobile devices:

1. Google – 96.29%.
2. Yahoo! – 2.59%.
3. Bing – 0.61%.

Statistics of US search engines on computers:

1. Google – 79.47%.
2. Bing – 11.63%.
3. Yahoo! – 7.2%.

Search engines in Belarus

Search engine statistics in Belarus are somewhat different. Internet users prefer Google, Yandex and Mail.ru. In 2017, the share of the Google search engine was 67.21%. Yandex is in second place – 25.47%. The top three is closed by Mail ru – 5.89%. Dynamics of search engines in Belarus in 2018:

Search engines in Kazakhstan

The most popular search engines in Kazakhstan are Google, Yandex and Mail.ru. In 2017, Google took first place with 71.5%. Yandex is in second place – 16.47%. The top three is closed by Mail ru – 10.57%.

Search engines in Germany

The most popular search engines in Germany are Google, Bing, Yahoo! The clear leader is Google – 92.14%. In second place is Bing - 5.25%. Yahoo closes the top three with 1.64%. Search engine rankings in 2018:

Search engines in France

French search engine statistics give first place to the brainchild of Google. In 2017, the search engine share was 91.77%. Bing is in second place with 4.98%. Yahoo closes the top three with 2.3%.

Search engines in Poland

Google is the leader among search engines in Poland. In 2017, the search engine share was 97.73%. Bing is in second place with 1.45%. The top three is closed by Yahoo – 0.45%.

The shares of search engines on mobile devices are somewhat different. The absolute leader is Google – 99.69%. Bing and Yahoo each accounted for 0.13% of the market.

Search engines in China

The main search engine in China is Baidu. In 2017, the search engine share was 77.31%. Haosou is in second place with 8.06%. The top three is closed by Shenma – 7.72%. Search engine statistics on mobile devices:

1. Baidu – 83.97%.
2. Shenma – 10.96%.
3. Sogou – 3.47%.

Percentage of search engine usage on computers:

1. Baidu – 59.47%.
2. Haosou – 27.34%.
3. Google – 4.57%.

Top search engines in China in 2018:

Search engines in Turkey

Most people in Turkey prefer to use Google. In 2017, the search engine share was 97.22%. Yandex is in second place - 2.3%. The top three is closed by Yahoo – 0.23%. Shares of search engines in Turkey by month:

Search engines in Italy

The most popular search engine in Italy is Google. In 2017, the search engine share was 94.21%. Bing is in second place with 3.55%. Yahoo closes the top three with 1.65%. Search engine statistics on mobile devices:

1. Google – 98.51%.
2. Yahoo – 0.98%.
3. Bing – 0.31%.

Percentage of search engine usage on computers:

1. Google – 90.5%.
2. Bing – 6.37%.
3. Yahoo! – 2.22%.

Internet statistics are especially important for those who own a website or promote online. It allows you to find out who uses the Internet most often, what sites are popular among the population and what devices are used to access the Internet.

Internet in Russia and in the world

Every year, the World Wide Web increasingly covers different areas of people's lives. Statistics of Internet users in the world by year:

By 2020, the number of network users will reach 4.1 billion people. Among the regions of the world in terms of the number of users, Asia leads. It accounts for almost half of the world's population with access to the Internet. In second place is Europe, in third place is Latin America and the Caribbean. The smallest percentage is in Australia and Oceania.

Internet statistics show that among the countries of the world, China leads in terms of target population - 738 million people. It is followed by India and the USA. Rating of European countries by number of users:

• Russia is in first place - 17% of all users in this region;
• Germany ranks second – 71.7 million people, which is 11.4% of all European users;
• in third place is the UK, where 53.3 million people use the Internet, i.e. 9.8% of Europeans with access to the network;
• followed by France (8.9% of all European users), Italy (8.2%), Turkey (7.7%).

If we compare the cost of network access at an average speed of 10 Mbit/sec, then as of 2016, unlimited Internet is the cheapest for citizens of Ukraine. Russians pay a little more for access to the World Wide Web – an average of 350 rubles/month.

At the same time, the cost of 1 GB of mobile traffic is approximately 120 rubles. In Germany, people pay an average of 1,380 rubles/month for network access, and 1 GB of mobile traffic costs a little more than 800 rubles. The most expensive Internet is in the USA. Here, network access costs 2,700 rubles/month, and 1 GB of mobile Internet costs about 470 rubles.

What are the Internet statistics in Russia? In 2017, the network’s audience totaled 87 million people, i.e. 71% of all Russians. According to the industry report “Internet in Russia in 2016,” the country is actively working to eliminate the digital divide. Thanks to this, residents of many Russian villages and towns gained access to the network, thereby increasing the level of Internet penetration into society.

Audience characteristics

Internet statistics show that 2/3 of Internet users are men, and 1/3 are women. However, every year the difference in the quantitative ratio between representatives of both sexes decreases. The number of women using online technologies is increasing. If we consider the distribution of users by age, Internet statistics provide the following data:

• the average age of internet users is slightly older than 30 years;
• People aged 21 to 30 have the most experience working online;
• Mobile Internet is used more often by people aged 18–25.

What devices are people most likely to use to make online purchases? Internet commerce statistics show that Internet users prefer to make purchases using a computer. At the same time, people are less likely to buy anything online using smartphones or iPhones. If we talk about what is most often purchased on the Internet, statistics provide a list of the most popular products:

• small household appliances;
• shoes, clothes;
• cosmetics, perfumery;
• Products for children;
• mobile phones and tablets.

Online shopping statistics also show that many people pay for tickets to various events, purchase travel packages and book hotels online. Not only domestic online stores are popular among Russians. Products from Chinese manufacturers are in great demand. Statistics of Russian online stores with the largest volume:

• ulmart.ru– turnover 36.8 billion rubles.
• wildberries.ru– clothes, accessories, shoes. The store's turnover is 32 billion rubles.
• citilink.ru– turnover 24.8 billion rubles.
• mvideo.ru– technology, electronics. The store's turnover is 20.4 billion rubles.
• exist.ru– goods for cars. The store's turnover is 17.3 billion rubles.

Statistics also provide data on the amount spent on online purchases. Residents of the United States spend the most money in online stores - about $1,804 per year per customer. They spend slightly less in the UK - $1,629 per year. In Russia the figure is 396 dollars.

Internet statistics show how widespread the World Wide Web has been since its inception, and how firmly it has entered the lives of modern people.