DuckDuckGo

Editor's Review

🛡️🔒 Take control of your online privacy with DuckDuckGo, the all-in-one privacy browser! Unlike other popular browsers, DuckDuckGo offers powerful, built-in privacy protections by default. Millions trust it for secure searching, browsing, emailing, and more. 🚀

Key Features:

Private Search by Default 🔍: Enjoy DuckDuckGo Private Search, which ensures your searches are never tracked. Browse the web with complete anonymity! 🌐

Block Tracking Cookies 🍪🚫: Prevent third-party cookies from following you around the web. Keep your browsing history private and secure. 🔒

Escape Website Trackers 🏃‍♂️💨: Automatically block hidden trackers and third-party scripts before they load. This stops companies from collecting your personal data. Stay one step ahead with cutting-edge tracker-blocking technology! 🛡️

Automatic Encryption 🔒✨: Force websites to use an encrypted HTTPS connection, shielding your data from Wi-Fi snoopers and network onlookers. Browse safely, wherever you are! 📶

Email Protection (Beta) 📧🛡️: Block email trackers in over 85% of emails sent to Duck Addresses (@duck.com). Hide your real email when signing up for things online, all without switching email providers! ✉️

App Tracking Protection 📱🛡️: Block hidden app trackers in other apps, preventing third-party companies from invading your privacy. This feature uses a VPN connection locally on your device without collecting personal data. 🚫🕵️‍♂️

Fingerprinting Protection 🖐️🚫: Stop companies from creating a unique identifier for you by blocking their attempts to combine your browser and device settings. Stay anonymous online! 👤

Everyday Privacy Controls:

Fire Button 🔥: Clear your tabs and browsing data instantly with the Fire Button. Keep your browsing history clean with a single tap! 💨

Global Privacy Control (GPC) 🌐🔒: Signal your privacy preference to websites, telling them not to sell or share your personal information automatically. Take control of your data! ✅

💡 Note: DuckDuckGo's 3rd-Party Tracker Loading Protection is constantly improving. Currently, it does not stop bat.bing.com requests from loading on advertiser websites following DuckDuckGo ad clicks due to a partnership with Microsoft for private search advertising. Rest assured, Microsoft is committed to not profiling users’ ad clicks. 🤝

Ready to experience comprehensive online privacy? Download DuckDuckGo today! 🚀

Features

• Private Search by Default

• Block Tracking Cookies While Browsing

• Escape Website Trackers Before They Load

• Automatically Enforce Encryption

• Block Email Trackers (Beta)

• Protect Your Privacy in Other Apps

• Escape Fingerprinting

• Tap Fire Button, Burn Data

Pros

• Comprehensive privacy protection in one app

• Blocks tracking cookies and hidden trackers

• Automatically enforces encryption for secure browsing

• Protects your privacy in other apps

• Offers everyday privacy controls like the Fire Button

Cons

• 3rd-Party Tracker Loading Protection is not fully comprehensive

• Relies on partnership with Microsoft for ad conversions