DuckDuckGo Search (Unofficial)

Name: DuckDuckGo Search (Unofficial)
Rating: 4.5714 (21 reviews)
Author: nitrohorse

Unofficial, open-source web extension that adds duckduckgo.com as a search engine to the Firefox browser. Please review DuckDuckGo's privacy policy: https://duckduckgo.com/privacy

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Features & Capabilities

DuckDuckGo Search (Unofficial) is an open-source web extension designed to add duckduckgo.com as a search engine option in the Firefox browser. It offers users a quick and convenient way to enable DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused search without manually configuring settings. The extension respects user privacy by aligning with DuckDuckGo's official privacy policy.

While users can add DuckDuckGo directly through Firefox's search settings or address bar, this extension simplifies the process by instantly integrating the search engine. Ideal for privacy-conscious users seeking an easy setup, this extension enhances browsing experience in Firefox with a trusted and private search alternative.

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Version:

1.0.0 Last updated: 2020-02-21

Version code:

4966755

Creation date:

2020-02-21

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Size:

12.89KB

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Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-11

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Ranking

# 2,789 ▼ 25

Other rankings

#326 in Search Tools

#21 in suno keyword 13 ▲ 1

#62 in policy keyword 23

#151 in default search keyword 32 ▼ 1

#151 in searchable keyword 4 ▼ 1

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Developed by:

nitrohorse

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/duckduckgo-search/

Website:

https://gitlab.com/nitrohorse/duckduckgo-search

User Reviews

Users appreciate the DuckDuckGo Search (Unofficial) Firefox add-on for being lightweight and free of unnecessary bloatware, providing a good search experience that feels independent from large internet companies. However, some users note it is quite America-centric, which could affect its utility outside the US. Overall, it is well-received for its simplicity and effectiveness.

Pros

Lightweight compared to the official DuckDuckGo add-on, avoiding unnecessary bloatware
Users find it good and are generally satisfied with its functionality
Not tied to large internet industry players, offering a sense of independence

Cons

The add-on is very America-centric, which may limit its relevance or usefulness for international users

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Is DuckDuckGo Search (Unofficial) Safe?

Risk impact

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DuckDuckGo Search (Unofficial) requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Can change search providers, which could redirect searches to malicious sites, posing moderate risk.

Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

DuckDuckGo Search (Unofficial) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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