DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai

DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai

Search, Browser, VPN

2.4M ratings
3612 reviews
#19 in free Utilities
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free
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Released
June 27, 2013
Updated
November 9, 2026

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This privacy-focused browser and search engine blocks trackers, ads, and cookie pop-ups. It offers private AI chat and optional email protection. Take control of your personal information with a tool designed for data protection, not collection.

✓Private search engine
✓Tracker blocking
✓Ad blocking (YouTube, web)
✓Private AI chat
✓Optional email protection
✓HTTPS enforcement
✓Fingerprinting protection
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What's New in DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai

7.245.0

November 9, 2026

• This update includes various bug fixes and improvements, including a few usability improvements on iPad.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

DuckDuckGo (Pro, Monthly)

DuckDuckGo subscription, Pro plan, Monthly

$19.991 Month
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Charts

Top Free

📊 19

Utilities

The app has maintained its position at 19 recently.

Last updated on November 12, 2026.

Top Grossing

📊 24

Utilities

The app has maintained its position at 24 recently.

Last updated on November 12, 2026.

User reviews

Easy to use

Great App and secure

If your thinking abt downloading, DO IT

Genuinely so much better than Google or safari or any browser, I highly recommend

Camera issues

I only gave it four stars because of the camera issues. I have deleted and reinstalled the app several times because i thought it would fix it. But it keeps saying that my device is denying camera access well something like that.

Easy

Just so cathartic and easy to use and genuinely happy with the option to keep ai away from me.

Good, but made worse recently.

I like that it (mostly) automatically declines tracking cookies, but a couple months ago one of the best features was changed for the worse.

Duck Player was my go to for watching YouTube. Recently however it just doesn’t work right. It’s slow, has a gray bar permanently at the top of the screen, and the ability to double tap to fast forward and rewind is gone. I almost never use this app anymore because of that change.
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Inability to set DuckDuckGo as default browser on iOS

Bug

Refresh button hidden in menu instead of standalone

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Add support for voice search

Feature

Improve tab management and history navigation

Feature

Introduce customizable font and theme options

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FAQ

Does DuckDuckGo have ads?

DuckDuckGo makes money from privacy-respecting search ads, not by exploiting user data. The browser itself blocks invasive web ads and YouTube ads.

What is the DuckDuckGo subscription?

The DuckDuckGo subscription offers a VPN for up to 5 devices, access to advanced AI models in Duck.ai, personal information removal services, and identity theft restoration.

How much does DuckDuckGo subscription cost?

Subscription plans include monthly options starting at $9.99 for basic features and $19.99 for Pro, as well as an annual option for $99.99. Some plans offer a 7-day free trial.

Is DuckDuckGo safe for children?

DuckDuckGo is rated for ages 17+ due to its comprehensive privacy features and optional AI functionalities. Parents should review the app's features to determine suitability for younger users.

How often is DuckDuckGo updated?

The latest version is 7.245.0, last updated on November 9, 2026. Updates typically include new privacy protections and feature enhancements.

What devices support DuckDuckGo?

DuckDuckGo is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The VPN feature can be used on up to 5 devices.

What do users like most about DuckDuckGo?

User reviews highlight its fast and efficient performance, excellent privacy protection, clean and intuitive interface, and effective ad and tracker blocking capabilities.

Are there any downsides to using DuckDuckGo?

Some users report occasional crashes and glitches, slower page load times compared to other browsers, and inconsistent search quality when compared to Google.