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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Whoogle
Application128MB+ RAM
Self-hosted privacy-focused Google search front-end without ads, tracking, or JavaScript-heavy pages
applicationsearchwhoogleopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Whoogle in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Whoogle
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Whoogle on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Whoogle template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted, privacy-focused Google search front end on your VPS, then verify the search page in a browser.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Whoogle
Use the template picker search to find Whoogle in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Whoogle template
Choose the Whoogle template. Server Compass fills the single Whoogle service and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Whoogle settings
Confirm the app name, Whoogle web service, and public port. In this run, the app was named whoogle-demo and used host port 4018.
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Step 6Deploy Whoogle
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Whoogle web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Whoogle image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Whoogle is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Whoogle app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Whoogle in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Whoogle search page confirms the private search front end is reachable.
After Whoogle Opens
- Run a harmless test search to confirm results render.
- Review Whoogle preferences and search settings before regular use.
- Put Whoogle behind HTTPS and access control before exposing it on a public domain.
- Consider rate limits or network restrictions because Whoogle has no authentication by default.
- Keep the Whoogle image updated for dependency and privacy-related fixes.
Verified Result
The Whoogle web UI loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Whoogle deployment questions
What does the Whoogle template deploy?
It deploys Whoogle as a single web container that serves a privacy-focused Google search front end.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4018; Server Compass passes the same generated port to the Whoogle container so the public URL and internal listener match.
Does Whoogle need setup after deployment?
No account setup is required. Open the web UI, run a test search, and adjust preferences if needed.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Whoogle template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Whoogle with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Open Whoogle at http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}}
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Run a test search
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Tune preferences from the settings page if needed
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Whoogle FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Whoogle
How do I deploy Whoogle with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Whoogle from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.
What are the system requirements for Whoogle?
Whoogle requires a minimum of 128MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Whoogle data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Whoogle backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Whoogle to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Whoogle image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Whoogle free to self-host?
Whoogle is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.
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