DuckDuckGo

The Internet privacy company that lets you take control of your information

★★★★☆ 4.2/5 from 11 reviews

Web browsers Safety and Privacy platforms Search

What is DuckDuckGo?

DuckDuckGo is an internet search engine that emphasizes protecting searchers' privacy and avoiding the filter bubble of personalized search results.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Privacy protection
Privacy focus
Alternative to mainstream search engines
Accurate search results
App tracking protection
Tracker blocking
User-friendly interface

Cons

Deceptive privacy claims
Excessive ads
Hard to read font
Manipulated search results

Tool Details

Categories	Web browsers, Safety and Privacy platforms, Search
Website	duckduckgo.com
Became Popular	May 5, 2014
Platforms	Web · iOS · Android
Social	Instagram · Facebook · GitHub

Recent Reviews (6)

Dunja Apr 1, 2023

★★★★★

Congratulations! App Tracking Protection looks amazing - I'm really curious to see its impact on behaviour of apps I'm using/adds I'm seeing. Is it necessary for the app to be open in the background so trackers can be prevented?

App tracking protection

Guy Mar 31, 2023

★☆☆☆☆

Deceptive company. I strongly advice you avoid. -Advertises themselves on privacy while hiding the fact they send your data Microsoft -Manipulates search results to satisfy their own political beliefs -Confirmed hypocrites at a large scale - almost certainly means there is even more we don't know

Deceptive privacy claims Manipulated search results

Kemal Mar 31, 2023

★★★★☆

DuckDuckGo initiated to protect privacy at the right time and place. When customers understand that privacy is a human right, people appreciate it. Communities will get more power against big tech companies.

Privacy protection Privacy focus

Sullivan May 14, 2024

★★★★★

DuckDuckGo is my go-to search engine for one simple reason – privacy. Unlike other search engines that track your every move, DuckDuckGo doesn’t collect or share your personal information. It’s refreshing to search the web without feeling like my privacy is being compromised. Beyond privacy, DuckDuckGo delivers accurate search results and has a clean, user-friendly interface. It’s the perfect choice for anyone who values their online privacy.

User-friendly interface Privacy protection Accurate search results

Michael Jan 19, 2023

★★★★★

Main alternate browser with a privacy focus, with tracker identifiers I get to know which sites I visit are tracking me and what trackers they are using. Most if not all are blocked.

Tracker blocking Privacy focus

Gearóid Jan 18, 2024

★★★★☆

Good enough privacy enhanced alternative to the big G

Privacy protection Alternative to mainstream search engines

Frequently Asked Questions about DuckDuckGo

When did DuckDuckGo become popular?

DuckDuckGo became popular around May 5, 2014.

What are the main advantages of using DuckDuckGo?

The top advantages of DuckDuckGo include: privacy protection, privacy focus, alternative to mainstream search engines, accurate search results, app tracking protection.

What are the disadvantages of DuckDuckGo?

Some reported disadvantages of DuckDuckGo include: deceptive privacy claims, excessive ads, hard to read font, manipulated search results.

What is DuckDuckGo's overall user rating?

DuckDuckGo has an overall rating of 4.2/5 based on 11 user reviews.

Is DuckDuckGo available on mobile devices?

Yes, DuckDuckGo is available on iOS (App Store) & Android (Google Play).

What type of tool is DuckDuckGo?

DuckDuckGo belongs to the following categories: Web browsers, Safety and Privacy platforms, Search.