Disconnect 1.1.1

Disconnect is a file that you can download to hide your web searches from ISPs and search engines. It is designed to prevent search engines and ISPs from monitoring your searches, IP address, and other personal data. By acting as a narrow VPN (virtual private network), Disconnect masks your IP address, browser cookies, and other files, making this information unavailable to your ISP or search engine. The app currently supports Google, Bing, Yahoo, blekko, and DuckDuckGo.

If you're tired of search engines collecting your browser information or serving you targeted ads based on your location and online activities, Disconnect Search is a great solution. It offers a simple way to stay disconnected and protect your privacy.

Using Disconnect Search is straightforward. Simply launch the app and enter your search term. You will then be prompted to open your preferred browser, which will load an untrackable search results page. While the default search engine is Google, you can switch to other search engines using the option next to the search box. Additionally, Disconnect Search includes a widget that you can add to your home screen for quicker searches.

It's worth noting that using the app and widget requires launching a browser each time, which can be a bit frustrating. It would have been convenient if Disconnect Search included its own web browser within the app.

Disconnect is trusted by over 3 million customers and offers various privacy protection features. It allows you to see invisible tracking and unsecured connections on websites and apps, search privately and securely using your favorite search engine, route your traffic through an encrypted tunnel to prevent wireless eavesdropping, block malicious trackers and identity theft threats, defeat internet censorship, and easily understand the privacy policies of thousands of sites.

The Disconnect team includes engineers who previously worked for Google and the NSA, ensuring their expertise in online tracking and privacy protection. The company's business model relies solely on consumer payments, eliminating the need for advertising or data collection. Their software is open source, allowing anyone to verify its functionality and confirm that no user information is stored.

Disconnect has been featured in over 500 press articles, including an appearance on 60 Minutes. It is also one of the first certified B Corps in the technology industry, demonstrating its commitment to being both a for-profit company and a consumer advocacy organization.