DuckDuckGo Private Browser

DuckDuckGo is a privacy-protecting search engine that is committed to respecting user privacy and security. Unlike other search engines, DuckDuckGo does not track users’ search history or personal information and prevents advertisers from targeting users with ads. In addition, DuckDuckGo also provides some additional features, such as instant answers, red alerts, etc., allowing users to obtain the information they need more conveniently and quickly.

Software Highlights

Enjoy the most comprehensive online privacy protection available with the DuckDuckGo app at the click of a button. Download it once and get a new, everyday browser that provides seamless protection when searching and browsing, as well as preventing tracking when you receive emails and use apps. Most popular browsers do not provide these protections by default.

Indicate your privacy preferences using Global Privacy Control (GPC)—GPC is built into our applications and is designed to help you automatically express your opt-out rights by telling websites not to sell or share your personal information. Whether this can be used to enforce your legal rights (e.g. current or future CCPA, GDPR requirements) depends on the laws of your jurisdiction.

Software features

Search privately by default—DuckDuckGo Private Search is built in, letting you search the web without being tracked.

Avoid website trackers from loading - Automatically blocks most hidden trackers (third-party scripts) from loading, preventing companies from collecting and using (e.g. sales, advertising, etc.) any data from these trackers. Our most advanced tracker blocking technology, called "3rd-Party Tracker Loading Protection", outperforms the default functionality offered by most popular browsers.

Automatically enforce encryption—Force many websites you visit to automatically use encrypted (HTTPS) connections, which helps protect your data from being tracked by Wi-Fi snoopers and network gawkers (such as your Internet provider).

Enable built-in Email Protection—Over 85% of emails sent to Duck addresses contain trackers that detect when you open the message, where you opened it, and what device you were using. Email Protection makes it easy to block most email tracking programs and hide existing addresses when registering online without having to switch email providers.

Protect your privacy in other apps (beta) — Block hidden app trackers in other apps day and night with App Tracking Protection to prevent third-party companies from violating your privacy. This feature uses a VPN connection but works natively on your device and does not collect personal data.

Avoid fingerprinting — Blocks companies from trying to combine specific information about browsers and device settings, helping prevent them from creating unique identifiers.

Block Tracking Cookies/—Prevent most third-party cookies from tracking you as you browse from one website to another.

We also offer protections that most browsers don't have, including preventing link tracking, Google AMP tracking, and more.

Daily privacy controls

Hit the Fire Button and burn your data—Clear tabs and browsing data with our Fire Button.