WebCrawler review
A free web search site with dedicated image, video, and news search.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
WebCrawler is a consumer-facing search site for people who want straightforward access to web and media search. Its homepage provides search fields and tabs for web, image, video, and news results, giving solo users a simple starting point for common searches. The service is free and available on the web, so its scope is easy to understand: search across several content types without a paid plan or a separate app platform to consider.
The most useful distinction is the breadth of search categories presented on the homepage. WebCrawler brings web, image, video, and news search into one branded site, which may suit someone who wants these entry points in a single place. The homepage also links to terms, privacy, and contact pages. It does not describe the search index or backend, so users who need to understand how results are sourced should look for that information before making it their primary search destination.
WebCrawler’s limited documented controls make it a better fit for basic searches than for users who need a configurable search experience. Language and region controls, safe-search options, and documented search operators are not described. There are also no paid tiers to compare: the service is free. Choose WebCrawler if web, image, video, and news tabs cover your needs; consider another search engine if regional tuning, explicit safety controls, or documented query operators matter to your workflow.
WebCrawler pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Search tabs cover web, images, videos, and news.
- Free consumer-facing search site.
- Available through the web.
- Where it doesn't
- Search index and backend are not described.
- No language or region controls are described.
- Safe-search options and search operators are not documented.
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