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|Website=https://duckduckgo.com/ | |Website=https://duckduckgo.com/ | ||
|Description=Privacy-focused browser | |Description=Privacy-focused browser | ||
}}DuckDuckGo, founded in 2008 by Gabriel Weinberg, is a minimalistic privacy focused browser.<ref> https://duckduckgo.com/about </ref> Additionally, DuckDuckGo also claims to offer features like encryption and tracker blocking to enhance online security. The company is based in Paoli, Pennsylvania. | |||
==Consumer impact summary== | ==Consumer impact summary== | ||
===User Freedom=== | ===User Freedom=== | ||
Despite its reputation for privacy and freedom, DuckDuckGo has had controversies regarding filtered/ | Despite its reputation for privacy and freedom, DuckDuckGo has had controversies regarding filtered/disranked content.<ref> https://torrentfreak.com/duckduckgo-removes-pirate-sites-and-youtube-dl-from-its-search-results-220415/</ref> Consequently, DuckDuckGo’s claims to unrestricted content can be ruled as questionable. | ||
===User Privacy=== | ===User Privacy=== | ||
While it’s user privacy is significantly better than most other mainstream browsers, DuckDuckGo has been involved in controversies in regards to discrimination in blocking trackers.<ref> https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duckduckgo-browser-allows-microsoft-trackers-due-to-search-agreement/</ref> | |||
===Business Model=== | ===Business Model=== | ||
DuckDuckGo primarily generates revenue through keyword-based advertising.<ref> https://umatechnology.org/the-truth-about-duckduckgo-monetization/</ref> In addition to this, DuckDuckGo also earns income from subscription fees paid to access its Privacy Pro feature.<ref> https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/privacy-pro </ref> | |||
===Market Control=== | ===Market Control=== | ||
DuckDuckGo is a relatively niche browser in comparison to behemoths in the space such as [[Google]] and to a lesser degree, [[Bing]].<ref> https://www.statista.com/statistics/1220046/duckduckgo-search-engine-market-share-by-region/</ref> However, when compared to other privacy-focused browsers DuckDuckGo fares pretty well against competition. | |||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
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This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | ||
=== | ===Political Censorship (3/1/2025)=== | ||
:''Main article: [https://www.pcmag.com/news/duckduckgo-to-down-rank-sites-associated-with-russian-disinformation link to the main article]'' | |||
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.. | ===Piracy Censorship (4/15/2025)=== | ||
:''Main article: [https://torrentfreak.com/duckduckgo-removes-pirate-sites-and-youtube-dl-from-its-search-results-220415/ link to the main article]'' | |||
===Tracking Block Bias (4/15/2025)=== | |||
:''Main article: [https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duckduckgo-browser-allows-microsoft-trackers-due-to-search-agreement/ link to the main article]'' | |||
Latest revision as of 04:07, 15 August 2025
| Basic Information | |
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| Release Year | 2008 |
| Product Type | Browser |
| In Production | Yes |
| Official Website | https://duckduckgo.com/ |
DuckDuckGo, founded in 2008 by Gabriel Weinberg, is a minimalistic privacy focused browser.[1] Additionally, DuckDuckGo also claims to offer features like encryption and tracker blocking to enhance online security. The company is based in Paoli, Pennsylvania.
Consumer impact summary[edit | edit source]
User Freedom[edit | edit source]
Despite its reputation for privacy and freedom, DuckDuckGo has had controversies regarding filtered/disranked content.[2] Consequently, DuckDuckGo’s claims to unrestricted content can be ruled as questionable.
User Privacy[edit | edit source]
While it’s user privacy is significantly better than most other mainstream browsers, DuckDuckGo has been involved in controversies in regards to discrimination in blocking trackers.[3]
Business Model[edit | edit source]
DuckDuckGo primarily generates revenue through keyword-based advertising.[4] In addition to this, DuckDuckGo also earns income from subscription fees paid to access its Privacy Pro feature.[5]
Market Control[edit | edit source]
DuckDuckGo is a relatively niche browser in comparison to behemoths in the space such as Google and to a lesser degree, Bing.[6] However, when compared to other privacy-focused browsers DuckDuckGo fares pretty well against competition.
Incidents[edit | edit source]
This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the DuckDuckGo Browser category.
Political Censorship (3/1/2025)[edit | edit source]
- Main article: link to the main article
Piracy Censorship (4/15/2025)[edit | edit source]
- Main article: link to the main article
Tracking Block Bias (4/15/2025)[edit | edit source]
- Main article: link to the main article
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://duckduckgo.com/about
- ↑ https://torrentfreak.com/duckduckgo-removes-pirate-sites-and-youtube-dl-from-its-search-results-220415/
- ↑ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duckduckgo-browser-allows-microsoft-trackers-due-to-search-agreement/
- ↑ https://umatechnology.org/the-truth-about-duckduckgo-monetization/
- ↑ https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/privacy-pro
- ↑ https://www.statista.com/statistics/1220046/duckduckgo-search-engine-market-share-by-region/