# DuckDuckGo Maps

> Adds a 'Maps' tab to DuckDuckGo to quickly find where you need to go.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/duckduckgo-maps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/duckduckgo-maps)

## Overview

- **ID:** `duckduckgo-maps`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ueen
- **Category:** search-tools
- **Daily users:** 957
- **Weekly downloads:** 17
- **Rating:** 3.89 / 5 (18 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2019-04-10
- **First published:** 2019-03-11
- **Size:** 39 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/duckduckgo-maps/)

## Description

The DuckDuckGo Maps Chrome extension enhances your DuckDuckGo search experience by adding a permanent 'Maps' tab. Unlike the default behavior where the maps button appears only sporadically, this extension ensures you always have quick access to mapping services.

Users can customize the add-on to direct searches either to Google Maps or OpenStreetMap, depending on their preference. This facilitates seamless location discovery and navigation directly from DuckDuckGo. Please note, the extension is independent and not affiliated with DuckDuckGo's official projects.

## Rankings

- #3,383 — Overall
- #5 — maps
- #11 — map
- #13 — disclaimer
- #128 — affiliate
- #181 — suggestion

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*.duckduckgo.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

### Pros

- Allows use of Google Maps instead of Apple Maps
- Works well for most users who need mapping services
- Provides options for using OpenStreetMap
- Offers improved search experience without ads

### Cons

- Many users report it has stopped working
- No prominent icon or easy way to access the feature
- Slow loading times reported
- Doesn't always provide accurate map results

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/duckduckgo-maps)