How do I start a new search?

A basic search is done by filling in a search query in the search box and pressing the "SEARCH" button.

For example:

AlltheWeb will gather all the information related to your search term(s), and arrange it on a search results page. Here you can also find integrated results from real-time news sources, and useful tools related to your query.

From the search results page, it is possible to narrow your search. More on this in the results page FAQ.

What can I search for on AlltheWeb?

On the front page, you can specify the type of search you are making. The options are Web, News, Pictures, Video and Audio files. You can access each of these search types by clicking on the search tabs just above the search box.

For example:

By default, "Web" is selected. To perform a search for pictures, click the search tab labeled "Pictures". For more information about each of these search types, see the following FAQ sections: News, Pictures, Video and Audio.

How do I search for a whole phrase?

You may want to search for a whole word pattern, for example when you are searching for a person or a movie title. You can tell AlltheWeb to match your phrase exactly by enclosing your query in quotation marks.

For example:

Can I find pages in a particular language?

By default, AlltheWeb automatically detects what language you would most likely want your results in based on what country you are coming from. In the example below, a user is coming from the USA, so AlltheWeb has chosen to find pages written in "English"

For example:

You can override these default settings using the customize language form.

Tip: Simply clicking "English" will access the form directly.

Does AlltheWeb offer any special features?

Our advanced search feature enables you to easily limit your search results to a specific domain or file type.

You can also use special keywords and shortcuts in your query to find pages within a specified domain, or pages with a certain word in its title or URL. There is a guide to AlltheWeb's Query Language available that lists and explains all of the special keywords and shortcuts currently supported by AlltheWeb.

How do I clear my browser's search history?

If you are using Internet Explorer, you can clear the search history by clicking "Tools -> Options", the "Content" tab, the "AutoComplete" button and then click "Clear Forms".