DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused search engine that doesn’t track you. It also offers browser extensions and apps that block trackers across the web.
Key Features
- No search history: Queries not tracked
- No filter bubbles: Same results for everyone
- Bang shortcuts: Search other sites directly
- Browser extension: Blocks trackers everywhere
- Email protection: Hide your email address
Privacy Highlights
DuckDuckGo doesn’t store personal information or search history. No user profiles are created. While US-based, they’ve built a strong privacy-focused brand and don’t collect data to sell.
Pricing
- Free: Search engine and browser extension
- Privacy Pro: $9.99/month - VPN and identity theft protection