Support Center

Installing GovSearch is simple:

• Windows: Download the .exe file and run it as administrator
• macOS: Download the .dmg file and drag to Applications (coming soon)
• Linux: Download the .deb or .rpm package for your distribution (coming soon)

The installer will guide you through the setup process automatically.

GovSearch provides strong privacy protections, but complete anonymity depends on many factors:

• We don't collect or store any personal data
• Built-in tracker blocking and fingerprinting protection
• No logging of your browsing activity
• For maximum anonymity, consider using a VPN alongside GovSearch

No, GovSearch doesn't offer cloud sync to protect your privacy. All data (bookmarks, history, settings) is stored locally on your device only. This ensures:

• Complete privacy - no data leaves your device
• No risk of data breaches from cloud storage
• Full control over your personal information

You can manually export/import bookmarks if needed.

Some websites may not work properly due to our privacy protections:

• Tracker blocking: Sites heavily dependent on tracking may break
• JavaScript restrictions: Some invasive scripts are blocked
• Cookie policies: Third-party cookies are blocked by default

You can temporarily disable protections for specific sites if needed.

GovSearch updates automatically in the background for security. You can also:

• Check for updates manually in Settings → About
• Download the latest version from our website
• Updates are delivered without tracking or user identification

We recommend keeping GovSearch updated for the latest security patches.

Yes! GovSearch is completely free and will remain free forever. We believe privacy is a fundamental right, not a premium feature. There are:

• No premium versions or paid tiers
• No advertisements or sponsored content
• No data selling or monetization of user information
• No hidden costs or subscription fees

Absolutely! GovSearch is free for both personal and commercial use. It's perfect for businesses that value privacy:

• Protect sensitive business information
• Prevent corporate espionage and tracking
• Comply with privacy regulations
• No licensing fees or restrictions

Contact us for enterprise support options if needed.

GovSearch integrates privacy-focused search engines:

• DuckDuckGo (default) - No tracking, no personal data collection
• Startpage - Google results without tracking
• SearX - Open source, decentralized search
• Brave Search - Independent search index

You can change the default search engine in Settings.

We appreciate bug reports! Please contact us with:

• Detailed description of the issue
• Steps to reproduce the problem
• Your operating system and GovSearch version
• Screenshots if applicable

Use our email or WhatsApp support for fastest response.

We welcome community contributions! You can help by:

• Reporting bugs and issues
• Suggesting new features
• Testing beta versions
• Translating to other languages
• Spreading the word about GovSearch

Contact us if you're interested in contributing.