# Inverse Search Engines 'Inframutt' is Google in Reverse, Listing Unpopular Results By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inframutt References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/inverse-google-takes-users-to-the-end-of-the-internet.html) & [reallymagazine](http://www.reallymagazine.com/ifm/inframutt.htm) If ever you're doing an [online search](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preai-search-filters) for unpopular sources, 'Inframutt' is your engine of choice. Like [Google's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youcom) evil twin, 'Inframutt' lists the last pages of your internet search first, giving you websites that perhaps have not seen the light of screen since just after the technological dark ages. A hilarious concept, Inframutt is the last place I would think to look search for information online, and yet it offers the upper (or lower) limit of possibilities for [deviant inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braindead-search). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Inverse Search Engines:** The rise of inverse search engines like Inframutt indicates a shift towards encouraging less popular sources and could disrupt the search engine market as a whole. - **Nontraditional Search Results:** Inframutt's focus on providing unconventional search results presents an opportunity for companies to create innovative approaches to online search functionality. - **Humorous Search Engines:** The success of Inframutt as a humorous search engine reflects a growing demand for light-hearted online experiences that could be leveraged by companies to reach new audiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Search Engines:** The rise of inverse search engines like Inframutt could disrupt the search engine market as a whole, forcing companies in the industry to reconsider their approach and add unconventional options. - **Online Advertising:** Companies in the online advertising space may be able to capitalize on the demand for nontraditional search results by creating ads that appeal to users looking for unique search experiences. - **Online Entertainment:** Humorous search engines like Inframutt indicate a growing demand for light-hearted online experiences, presenting opportunities for companies in the online entertainment industry to create new products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Source Search Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youcom.md) - [Time-Traveling Internet Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/search-a-year.md) - [Privacy Search Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nool-quest.md) - [Unified AI Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memfree1.md) - [Meme Search Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meme-search.md) - [Randomized Internet Pages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuffles-the-internet.md) - [Semantic Search Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semantic-search-engine.md) - [Versatile Search Engine Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-search.md) - [Expanding Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secondpage.md)