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Dev tools · June 5, 2019

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Bloom – A free and open source 'Google'

Bloom – A free and open source 'Google' launched on June 5, 2019 with 747 votes, #3 of 2,757 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches.

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Bloom is a free and open-source search platform designed as an alternative to Google. Launched in 2019, it serves users and developers seeking privacy-focused search functionality without proprietary constraints. The platform appeals to those who want transparent, customizable search tools and developers interested in open-source search infrastructure. Its open-source nature allows community contributions and modifications, distinguishing it from commercial search engines.

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