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source_url: "https://duckduckgo.com/?utm_source=openai"
title: DuckDuckGo - Protection. Privacy. Peace of mind.
mirrored_at: 2026-08-04T15:03:29.512Z
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> **Original source:** https://duckduckgo.com/?utm_source=openai

## No tracking. ![](https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/image/pages/app/illustrations/shield-burst-light.svg) No data profiling.

Private search, browsing, and optional AI.

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    Add our free extension to block web trackers.
    
-   Best Privacy
    
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    [Download Browser](https://duckduckgo.com/browser?origin=funnel_home___hero)

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-   Best Privacy
    
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    Get our free browser for even more privacy.
    
    [Download Browser](https://duckduckgo.com/browser?origin=funnel_home___hero)

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-   Recommended
    
    [image]
    
    Make DuckDuckGo your default search engine.
    
    [Set As Default Search](https://duckduckgo.com/set-as-default)

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    Make DuckDuckGo your default search engine.
    
    [Set As Default Search](https://duckduckgo.com/set-as-default)