DuckDuckGo Privacy App & Extension
Privacy, simplified. Available on all major platforms.
DuckDuckGo Privacy App & Extension launched on January 20, 2018 with 357 votes, #50 of 3,021 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.
In plain words
DuckDuckGo Privacy App & Extension is a browser tool and mobile application that blocks tracking networks, encrypts connections, and provides private search functionality. Available on Firefox, Safari, Chrome, iOS, and Android, it integrates privacy features directly into everyday web browsing. The app is designed for users concerned about online tracking and data collection who want streamlined privacy protection across their devices.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
DuckDuckGo’s fully revamped browser extension and mobile app now offers built-in tracker network blocking, smarter encryption, and private search in one package – all designed to operate seamlessly as you search and browse the web. The updated app and extension are available across all major platforms – Firefox, Safari, Chrome, iOS, and Android.
Download the DuckDuckGo browser to search and browse more privately. Available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Browser comparisons were made with default settings. Information is correct as of September 2026 Hidden trackers lurk on 85% of popular websites. We actively block them by default, helping you evade hackers, scammers, and data-hungry companies. Duck.ai lets you chat with popular AI models privately for free. Your conversations are never used to train AI, and because AI is a choice at DuckDuckGo, you can turn it off anytime. We believe the best way to protect your data is to stop it from being collected at all. We never track your searches, and our browsing protections help stop other companies from collecting yourfrom duckduckgo.com
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