DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection

Name: DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection
Rating: 4.4 (196 reviews)
Author: Duck Duck Go Inc

Actively protects your data in your current browser.

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DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection is a free Chrome extension designed to safeguard your online privacy by preventing data collection during searches and browsing. It replaces your default search engine with DuckDuckGo, which never tracks your searches, provides advanced ad tracker and cookie blocking, and enforces HTTPS connections to protect your data from network snoopers.

Beyond standard browser protections, this extension blocks most third-party trackers before they load, stops email trackers with optional Email Protection, and prevents fingerprinting attempts to uniquely identify you. Its robust privacy features exceed those offered by many browsers, ensuring safer, more private online experiences without compromising convenience. Join millions who trust DuckDuckGo to reclaim control over their personal information online.

Privacy & Security Productivity Utilities

By:

Users:

Rating:

Version:

2025.4.7 Last updated: 2025-04-08

Creation date:

2022-01-25

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
alarms
contextMenus
declarativeNetRequest
declarativeNetRequestFeedback
scripting
storage
tabs
webRequest
webNavigation

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size:

5.72M

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Edge Add-on Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 87 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#2 in Enhance security and privacy

#5 in tracker keyword 56

#12 in protect keyword 51 ▲ 1

#15 in search keyword 60 ▲ 1

#19 in tracking keyword 31 ▼ 1

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Other platforms

DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection (v2025.4.7)

4,000,000+ 4.25

(2,082)

DuckDuckGo Browser, Search, AI (v5.231.1)

70,494,634+ 4.71

(2,284,479)

DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection (v2025.4.7)

1,328,563+ 4.35

(2,304)

User reviews

Many users report that DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection extension initially works well with useful features like autofill and privacy enhancement. However, multiple users experience the add-on becoming greyed out and non-functioning on Edge browser, with settings disabled and searches still defaulting to Bing. There are frequent errors and configuration issues, causing frustration and doubts about compatibility or restrictions imposed by Edge. The extension appears to perform well on other browsers but is unreliable and limited on Microsoft Edge at this time.

Pros

Provides autofill feature which improves browsing experience
Easy to install and set up
Works well on browsers other than Edge, such as Safari on Mac
Effective at cleaning up cookies and enhancing privacy when functioning properly

Cons

Extension often becomes greyed out and stops working on Edge
Cannot change settings or enable features once extension stops working
Does not effectively change default search engine to DuckDuckGo on Edge; Bing remains default
Frequent errors and blank dialogues when accessing or configuring the extension
Perception that Microsoft Edge restricts or sabotages the extension's functionality

Recent reviews

it worked for a while and then GPC could no longer be enabled, the option was greyed out. Kind of a deal breaker to unknowingly be unprotected without knowing why

by Terrance, 2025-04-17

Honestly just got for the autofill feature, but holy cow does this change my browser for the better!

by Noah, 2025-01-28

Güzel.

by Muhammed, 2025-01-12

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Extension safety

Risk impact

DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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