As Proton continues shaping a secure, user-controlled internet, the next logical evolution is clear: the creation of a dedicated Proton Search engine — a completely new, privacy-first service designed to power both Lumo, Proton’s AI assistant, and the broader Proton ecosystem.

Proton Search does not yet exist, but its time has come. In an era where mainstream search engines track, profile, and monetize every query, users increasingly demand a trustworthy alternative — one built not for advertisers, but for people. Proton, with its proven record in encrypted communication and secure storage, is uniquely positioned to redefine how private web search should work. By developing Proton Search from the ground up, Proton can offer a transparent, independent search experience that complements its email, VPN, cloud, and AI services perfectly.

Why Now:
Building Proton Search would establish Proton as the first ecosystem where every major digital interaction — communication, browsing, and information discovery — remains fully protected. It would answer the rising global demand for privacy-centric search tools and empower Lumo to provide real-time, verified information safely. Instead of relying on external engines that compromise privacy, Lumo could use Proton Search to retrieve up-to-date web data securely, maintaining Proton’s uncompromising privacy standards while making the assistant significantly more capable.

Feature Concept:
Within Lumo’s settings, users could activate a new “Auto Web Search” toggle. When enabled, Lumo would autonomously perform Proton Search queries when relevant to the conversation, fetching current information without exposing user data. A second control — “Set Proton Search as Default” — would let users make Proton’s new engine the sole web data source for Lumo. For those who prefer manual control, Proton Search could also function independently as a standalone private search engine accessible through Proton’s browser (Lumen) or external browsers such as Brave or Firefox, ensuring privacy continuity across the web.

Advantages:
– A completely new, zero-tracking Proton Search built from scratch.
– Real-time, privacy-compliant web access for Lumo.
– Clear, user-friendly activation controls.
– Cross-platform privacy: use Proton Search anywhere.
– Reinforces Proton’s leadership in privacy innovation.

Creating Proton Search would mark a defining moment for Proton — uniting privacy, intelligence, and independence under one trusted name. It would give users not just a search engine, but a private gateway to the world’s knowledge — powered by Proton, protected by design.