DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection
Actively protects your data in your current browser.
Manifest V3 Overrides search engine
- By:
- Duck Duck Go Inc
- Users:
- 1,348,755+ -23,972
- Rating:
- 4.40 (196) 1 new ratings
- Version:
- 2025.4.7 (Last updated: 2025-04-08)
- Creation date:
- 2022-01-25
- Permissions:
- activeTab
- alarms
- contextMenus
- declarativeNetRequest
- declarativeNetRequestFeedback
- scripting
- storage
- tabs
- webRequest
- webNavigation See more
- Host permissions:
- *://*/*
- Size:
- 5.72M
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Edge Add-on Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
Ranking
# 85 ▼ 1
Other platforms
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
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
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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