DuckDuckGo

Editor's Review

Dive into the world of online privacy with DuckDuckGo! 🌐 This isn't just another browser; it's your personal bodyguard against the prying eyes of the internet. Millions trust it daily for everything from simple searches to secure browsing and email protection. 🛡️

Here’s why DuckDuckGo stands out:

Search Privately by Default: Say goodbye to personalized search results based on your history. DuckDuckGo's private search ensures unbiased, untracked web exploration. 🔍

Block Tracking Cookies: Surf the web incognito by blocking those pesky third-party cookies that follow you around. 🍪🚫

Escape Website Trackers: With cutting-edge tracker-blocking technology, DuckDuckGo stops hidden trackers before they even load, preventing companies from collecting your data. 🛑

Automatically Enforce Encryption: Enjoy a safer connection with automatic HTTPS encryption, shielding your data from potential eavesdroppers. 🔒

Block Email Trackers (Beta): Keep your inbox private by blocking trackers in over 85% of emails sent to Duck Addresses. Know when your emails are being tracked and put a stop to it! 📧

Protect Your Privacy in Other Apps: Extend your privacy beyond the browser with App Tracking Protection, preventing third-party companies from invading your privacy (This feature uses a VPN connection, but is not a VPN. It works locally on your device and does not collect personal data). 📱

Escape Fingerprinting: Thwart attempts to create a unique identifier for you by blocking the combination of browser and device settings. 👤

Everyday Privacy Controls: Instantly clear your tabs and browsing data with the Fire Button 🔥, and signal your privacy preference with Global Privacy Control (GPC).

DuckDuckGo offers many protections not found in other browsers, including protection from link tracking and Google AMP tracking. It’s more than just a browser; it's your all-in-one privacy solution! 🚀

Features

• Private Search by Default

• Block Tracking Cookies

• Escape Website Trackers

• Automatically Enforce Encryption

• Block Email Trackers (Beta)

• Protect Privacy in Other Apps

• Escape Fingerprinting

• Clear Data with Fire Button

• Global Privacy Control (GPC)

Pros

• Comprehensive privacy protection in one app

• Blocks tracking cookies while browsing

• Automatically enforces encryption

• Protects privacy in other apps

• Escapes fingerprinting attempts

Cons

• App Tracking Protection uses a VPN connection

• Partnership with Microsoft for ads affects tracking protection