DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser

DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser Free App

Rated 4.41/5 (26,661) —  Free Android application by DuckDuckGo

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About DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser

Privacy, simplified.

At DuckDuckGo, we believe the Internet shouldn't feel so creepy, and getting the privacy you deserve online should be as simple as closing the blinds.

Our app provides the privacy essentials you need to seamlessly take control of your personal information as you search and browse the web, no matter where the Internet takes you:
• Escape Advertising Tracker Networks — Our Privacy Protection will block all the hidden trackers we can find, exposing the major advertising networks tracking you over time, so that you can track who's trying to track you.
• Increase Encryption Protection — We force sites to use an encrypted connection where available, protecting your data from prying eyes, like ISPs.
• Search Privately — You share your most personal information with your search engine, like your financial, medical, and political questions. What you search for is your own business, which is why DuckDuckGo search doesn't track you. Ever.
• Decode Privacy Policies — We’ve partnered with Terms of Service Didn't Read to include their scores and labels of website terms of service and privacy policies, where available.

As you search and browse, the DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser shows you a Privacy Grade rating when you visit a website (A-F). This rating lets you see how protected you are at a glance, dig into the details to see who we caught trying to track you, and learn how we enhanced the underlying site's privacy measures. The Privacy Grade is scored automatically based on the prevalence of hidden tracker networks, encryption availability, and website privacy practices.

Our app provides standard browsing functionality including bookmarks and autocomplete. In addition to strong Privacy Protection as described above, we also packed in a Fire Button that allows you to clear all your tabs and data with one tap.

Too many people believe you simply can’t expect privacy on the Internet. We're fighting to change that, and have made it our mission to set a new standard of trust online. Install DuckDuckGo and take back your privacy!

About Us: https://duckduckgo.com/about/
Device Privacy Tips: https://spreadprivacy.com/tag/device-privacy-tips/
More Privacy Education: https://spreadprivacy.com/tag/privacy-newsletter/
Our Privacy Policy: https://duckduckgo.com/privacy/

This app is open source at https://github.com/duckduckgo/Android.

You can always reach us via email at android@duckduckgo.com. We'd love to hear from you!

How to Download / Install

Download and install DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser version Varies with device on your Android device!
Downloaded 1,000,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.duckduckgo.mobile.android, download DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
In this release we added full-screen video support, image download support (requires storage permissions), browsing scrollbars, the ability to relaunch onboarding from settings, rounded search fields and other UI tweaks.
Have feedback?
Reach us at https://duckduckgo.com/feedback, or via email at android@duckduckgo.com
Name changed  Name changed! DuckDuckGo Search & Stories now is known as DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser.
Version update DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser was updated to version 3.0.14
More downloads  DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser reached 1 000 000 - 5 000 000 downloads
Version update DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser was updated to version 3.0.12

What are users saying about DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser

S70%
by S####:

Cadê a opção de desabilitar cookie, javascript? A aparência ficou melhor, porém, falta as opções necessárias para uma navegação "livre". Sem as funções de desativar Cookie e javascript o DDG se tornou mais um navegador igual aos outros.

W70%
by W####:

Great browser but any chance of bookmark folders so we can keep it a bit more organised.

S70%
by S####:

Fast, blocks adds and works pretty well, but since it isn't available for Windows 10 as a universal app this app doesn't deserve more stars, I'd give it 0 stars just for that

S70%
by S####:

Open source, respects your privacy, doen't track you. This should be the standard behavior of all software we use, but in today's dystopian hyper-consumerist world, finding a service that respects your right to privacy is a rare and beautiful thing indeed.

R70%
by R####:

Is it possible to add a new tab? I haven't still figured it out

S70%
by S####:

Please re-add the possibility to open the results in another browser.

S70%
by S####:

Remove the newly added permission request and re-add gBoard incognito instead of gBoard standard. Definitely going downhill.

V70%
by V####:

Is great browser I like it in terms of privacy but the problem is its some time laggy and browsing also not smooth as chrome if you made some changes it will be great I'm using this browser great just needed some features that's it

N70%
by N####:

No sharing option within the app. Why was this deleted from the app? Bad.

V70%
by V####:

The initial release of the revamped app can't be set as the Android "search assistant", but this updated version can! ????

S70%
by S####:

is this app for tablets too? was ok for a bit but now it's slower loading than dial up, and other then maybe porn sites, it's impossible to navigate a normal sites like kijji , facebook or Amazon and forget about any kind of posting links or photos..sadly disappointed

Y70%
by Y####:

unfortunately the most battery draining process on my phone (!?)

H70%
by H####:

Unable to went thru standard chartered internet banking. It says outdated browser

G70%
by G####:

Privacy isn't that all one requires. It doesn't take your permission before downloading a file. It neither gives you a profile-based search like Bing nor, helpful for searching education materials like Google. You will end up getting irrelevant links in the name of unbiased results.

Z70%
by Z####:

I love the privacy the app provides. Please add multiple tabs, long press options, the option to download selected images and option to download a video you're playing. Sorry for 1 star, this app really could be worth 5. Good luck with the future updates!!

W70%
by W####:

Sorry, don't like it, wish I hadn't downloaded the new update, anyway I can get the old version back?

Y70%
by Y####:

Used to be great. Now, with the latest update the program freezes, or crashes. Please revert to the previous version.

S70%
by S####:

Main reason for using it that I'm not being spied on great to see it's stopping tracking! Multiple tabs would be a great feature to add.

S70%
by S####:

Clean browser, but missing some important features. Where is the share button within the app to forward articles currently being viewed? Because of this feature missing, unfortunately I'm going to uninstall this app.

S70%
by S####:

I love it, it's easy to use and it's beautiful in its simplicity. The only thing keeping me from giving it the full five stars is that it lacks tabbed browsing. If tabbed browsing is added in the future I will wholeheartedly upgrade this to a full five star rating.

N70%
by N####:

Love it however the browser leaks my IP via WebRTC and there is no option to do so. Please fix this and then 5 stars from me.

V70%
by V####:

Uh. Log into fb and cant access some things. Wont allow me to click certain security settings, such as LOG OUT. Like if i cant do that, what else are you controlling.

S70%
by S####:

Brilliant!!!! I am so sick of google i will never use again!!! But one thing i ask that you can add. Can you add a 'add to home page' icon for android users as then it will be perfection.

S70%
by S####:

I love duckduckgo search engine....everything should be nice. My suggestion please provide multiple taps option, Speed very low to display the search performance,this problem not showing in chrome browser, otherwise everything is good..

S70%
by S####:

Used to love this app and used it all the time. Now it's severely hamstrung. I use the Swype keyboard, and in the latest of DDG the search bar doesn't automatically insert spaces, even after I've inserted a space manually (this usually works in chrome to make it recognize it as not being a URL, but a search instead.)

S70%
by S####:

Simple and useful. I knew it was not recommended to use incognito mode on other mobile browsers. Then I read a blog by DuckDuckGo founder himself over on Twitter about privacy. Glad to see this dedicated browser and not just an add-on like search engine.

S70%
by S####:

Been using DDG for years and accidentally updated it and now have lost ALL saved searches!!! So upset as I had thought this app I wouldn't have to worry about so didn't back that info up anywhere else...what happened to the search aspect of this app??

Y70%
by Y####:

It's practically a useless app. Does not open tabs. And does not block ads. So when an ad pops up, the entire search goes down. Then you have to start over. It's exhausting, not practical at all and no use for anything. Seriously, what did you think when you decided to design an app with only one tab?

Y70%
by Y####:

You added the widget back, which is great; however, you still haven't added external browser support back!! This search engine is junk since I can't open results in external browsers. I hate it now. Uninstalled again!

X70%
by X####:

Ok, this fiasco is improving at least, widget is back, but still using old version until i can open pages in this app in other apps again. No idea why that was removed but ill add more stars when its put back. Until then, old app version is better, and Firefox Focus continues to impress......

S70%
by S####:

Hey DDG, I'd like to say that so far I am enjoying the browser. However, there's one thing that is putting me off using this browser as my default; the restriction of having one tab. Is it possible to introduce multiple tabs much like every other modern browser as I would love to make this my primary surfing tool. Thanks in taking the time to read this review.

S70%
by S####:

Good morning, I love the slightly slowed speed it reminds me to have patience and gives me mile contemplation time. It was a quirky thing I wasn't ready to experience but I actually kind of enjoyed it again. One thing I'd like to ask is the will ask question about tabs do you guys have an estimated time when you think that they're going to be implemented? I didn't realize how much I toggle between pages. I know that you are implementing them and I'm excited about that forthcoming. I went ahead and gave you 5 stars in anticipation of your tapping implementation. I found it relieving to not have things quite so filtered as they have been on Google because now, on a couple of topics that I was searching for, I found new sites that never showed up in my previous searches and it caused me to expound information from these new articles. Thank you for caring enough to make this product and I hope your income increases to continue to develop without losing your core. God bless you guys.

S70%
by S####:

I use duckduckgo search engine and was happy to see a browser for android. The browser is easy to use and I never see ads. Some pages are a bit slow to load such as Facebook but it could be to the fact it's blocking all the garbage. Please keep improving this awesome browser!

S70%
by S####:

It lags too much. I go to multiple sites and takes a very long time to load. I switch over to Chrome to compare, and Chrome loads quite easily. I like the idea of blocking trackers and keeping my information safe. I use it on occasion, especially when looking up private information, but I want to be able to browse with it.

S70%
by S####:

I have been using this app for years... What did you do to it? The recent updates are nothing like the old format used to be. What's with all this dark screen stuff? All I wanted was an app that doesn't track me... Nothing fancy no bells or whistles you don't need that stuff you had your own niche. Now I'm going to probably uninstall you and find something else. Thanks for a great app up until recently. I loved it and told everybody about it, but now...

S70%
by S####:

Great browser. The only difference you'll notice is that you aren't being harassed by advertisers.

S70%
by S####:

Wow... Who's idea was it to gut this app of all of its useful features? Just wow...

S70%
by S####:

Great search engine that's really clean with no bloatware. I also love the fact that they don't track you and sell my information.

S70%
by S####:

Your app is great but please provide us with the facility of having more than one tab. But really you are amazing Thank you for the consideration

U70%
by U####:

Works efficiently. DDG has come a long way and is a capable search engine. They're fighting the good fight on privacy.


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