Unified Search Router With Per-Query Engine Selection

C6/10May 27, 2026

WhatA smart search interface that automatically routes each query to the best search engine — traditional web search for navigational queries, AI-powered search for research questions, and specialized engines for maps, shopping, etc.

SignalSeveral commenters describe manually switching between DDG and Google depending on query type, using bang commands or opening separate tabs — a clear workflow friction that suggests an intelligent routing layer would save real time.

Why NowThe search landscape has fragmented into specialized tools (Perplexity for research, Google for deep web, DDG for privacy, Kagi for quality) and no single engine is best at everything anymore.

MarketKnowledge workers and power users who search 50+ times daily; potential SaaS at $5-10/mo like Kagi; competes with browser default settings and bang commands but neither is intelligent.

MoatUser preference data over time creates a personalized routing model that improves with usage — the more you search, the better it knows which engine works for your query patterns.

DuckDuckGo search saw 28% more visits after Google said people love AI mode View discussion ↗ · Article ↗ · 948 pts · May 27, 2026

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