it’s been i have seen it pushing link tracking into their html(non-js) site. that has prompted me to quit. i’m using qwant for the time being although it kinda sucks for things that i research.
i use a searx instance(google) for one of my browsers on mobile.
the best solution is going to have to be to build something custom.

I personally use Metager. Open source, and funded by a nonprofit. Its also carbon neutral which is really nice.