- By:
- Duck Duck Go Inc
- Users:
- 1,302,527+ -4,577
- Rating:
- 4.40 (196)
- Version:
- 2025.4.7 Last updated: 2025-04-08
- Creation date:
- 2022-01-25
- Risk:
- Very high risk impact Very low risk likelihood
- Permissions:
- activeTab
- alarms
- contextMenus
- declarativeNetRequest
- declarativeNetRequestFeedback
- scripting
- storage
- tabs
- webRequest
- webNavigation
- activeTab
- Host permissions:
- *://*/*
- *://*/*
- Size:
- 5.72M
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Edge Add-on Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
Ranking
# 87 ▼ 2
Other platforms

User reviews
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
Extension safety
Risk impact
DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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