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Thursday, 21st August 2003

Web Database Estimates: AllTheWeb Makes Now in the Lead

Web Search--AllTheWeb
Search Engine Size Estimates: AllTheWeb Takes the Top Spot
For those of you who like to keep on top of these types of things AllTheWeb is now CLAIMING a larger database than Google. Those of you who have read ResourceShelf know I've been writing about how useful AllTheWeb is for a long time. However, this type of claim by an engine is primarily a pr type of thing. The real question is how useful a search engine is in satisfying your information needs. Also, precisely what comprises that total size number? (Note: See this 3/02 from Search Engine Showdown). In many cases, a smaller but "focused" database can deliver excellent if not better results than a larger one. That said, I'm thrilled to see that ATW continues to develop into a highly useful product. If you've never used ATW, give it a try. I think you'll be impressed. For the advanced searcher, ATW offers several search options not available elsewhere.
One More Thing: Web search historians might be interested to note that in June 2002, AlltheWeb claimed the largest index (2,095,568,809 pages). About 6 weeks later (8/8/02), Google returned the volley by increasing the Google total (2,469,940,685 pages). Stay tuned.
See Also: Make Sure to See Today's ResourceShelf Post About Page Estimate Issues at Google.

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