The browser that actively protects your personal information.
The DuckDuckGo desktop browser is only available on Windows and Mac operating systems
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Search privately by default | ||
Chat privately with popular AI chatbots (optional) | ||
Blocks 3rd-party trackers from Facebook, Google, and others | ||
Blocks targeted ads | ||
Blocks cookie pop-ups | ||
Watch YouTube videos without ads | ||
Securely manages passwords | ||
Blocks email trackers | ||
Deletes browsing data with one button | ||
Removes personal details from sites that sell them | ||
Helps restore your identity | ||
Protects your connection with a VPN |
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Browser comparisons were made with default settings. Information is correct as of December 2025
Protection. Privacy. Peace of mind.
Get the browser built for data protection, not data collection.
Take back control of your personal information.
Hidden trackers lurk on 85% of popular websites. We actively block them by default, helping you evade hackers, scammers, and data-hungry companies.
Block most ads & cookie pop-ups for fewer interruptions.
Our browser blocks most ads before they even appear, including on videos, so you can enjoy your favorite content with less hassle. We spot cookie pop-ups right away and, where possible, opt you out automatically, so you won’t even see them.
Data protection, not data collection.
We believe the best way to protect your data is to stop it from being collected at all. We never track your searches, and our browsing protections help stop other companies from collecting your data.
