Lightweight • Private • Fully On‑Device
This repository provides clear and easy to follow guides for running SearXNG on Android using Termux, supporting both lightweight setups and full Linux environments.
This project aims to make SearXNG really easy to run on Android by providing:
- Clear installation instructions
- Configuration tips
- Optional automation using Termux:Widget
- Browser integration guidance
- Recommended privacy settings
Guide: SearxngOnAndroid-noRoot-directlyInTermux
- with Quick installation Guide
Guide: Maybe soon, if I'm motivated.
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⭐Termux without proot-distro Lightweight, fast, minimal environment using Python virtualenv.
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Termux with proot-distro
Maybe soon
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Device specifications:
- Minimum 4GB RAM
- Minimum 2GB storage space
- F-Droid app store installed
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Apps from F-Droid Appstore:
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Optional: Connection to Phone via SSH because typing in the Terminal with the Smartphone Keyboard sucks ass.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Device | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G (SM-A346B) |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Android Version | 16 |
| Kernel | 6.6.82-android15-8-abA346BXXSDEYL2-4k |
| Architecture | aarch64 (arm64-v8a) |
| RAM | 6 GB real RAM + 6 GB RAM Plus (Swap) |
| Termux Version | 0.118.3 (F-Droid) |
| Termux Tools Version | 1.45.0 |
| Python Version | 3.12.12 |
| pip Version | 26.0.1 |
| OpenSSL Version | 3.6.1 (27 Jan 2026) |
| SearXNG Commit | b5bb27f231e5f24b3985cd7cbd3f371486c21a11 |
| Termux Plugins | Termux:Widget (versionCode 1001) |
Running SearXNG directly on an Android device provides several advantages:
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Privacy-first search engine Your queries stay on your device. No tracking, no profiling, no data collection.
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Portable and always available Your personal metasearch engine runs wherever your phone goes, no server required.
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Local network usage You could configure SearXNG as a private search engine for all devices in your home network.
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Lightweight and efficient SearXNG runs smoothly on modern Android devices, even without a full Linux distribution.
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Customizable You control which search engines are used, how results are displayed, and what data is filtered.
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Perfect for privacy‑focused users Combine it with Firefox, Brave, or custom DNS for a fully private mobile search setup.
SearXNG is licensed under the AGPLv3.
Termux, Android, and F‑Droid are trademarks of their respective owners.
Shield:
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
