DuckDuckGo Browser review

DuckDuckGo's browser is built for people who want privacy to just work. It blocks third-party trackers from Google, Facebook and others by default, blocks most ads before they appear, including on YouTube, and opts you out of cookie pop-ups where possible. DuckDuckGo says hidden trackers sit on 85% of popular websites. Search is private by default, one click deletes all tabs, history and browsing data, and email protection strips trackers from messages. There is also a simple password manager and Duck.ai, an optional private chat with popular AI models that DuckDuckGo says is never used to train AI. The browser is free on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. It keeps the interface lean, so people who want workspaces, tab stacking or deep customization will find more in Vivaldi or Zen. DuckDuckGo's own comparison lists its VPN as a paid feature.

Who it is for

people who want privacy with the fewest settings to manage

Price

Free; VPN and identity protection are part of a separate paid subscription.

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Key features

• Blocks third-party trackers from Google, Facebook and others by default
• Blocks most ads and cookie pop-ups, including YouTube ads
• Deletes all tabs, history and browsing data in one click
• Email tracker blocking and a built-in password manager
• Optional Duck.ai private chat with popular AI models

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Private search is the default, with no tracking of searches
• Strength: Available on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS
• Strength: AI features are optional and can be turned off
• Weakness: Fewer power-user tools than Vivaldi or Chrome
• Weakness: VPN is a paid extra, per DuckDuckGo's own comparison
• Weakness: No Linux version

Key facts

• Price: Free
• Platforms: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
• Ad blocking: Most ads and cookie pop-ups
• Data wipe: One click
• App Store rating: 4.8 from 2.9 million ratings (vendor-reported)

Where it ranks

DuckDuckGo Browser is No. 5 in our Best Web Browsers verdict.