What DuckDuckGo users are talking about.

Users in this cluster overwhelmingly praise DuckDuckGo for protecting their privacy, blocking trackers, and not collecting personal data — contrasting it favorably with Google and Chrome. Reviews frequently highlight features like tracker blocking, browsing history deletion, and app tracking protection as key reasons for switching. This cluster reflects the core value proposition that drives DuckDuckGo adoption and user loyalty.

Themes: privacy_tracking, ui_design, speed_performance, ad_blocking

I love this app. it has privacy and great quality, plus blocks the trackers, and I personally don't think this could be any better.
DuckDuckGo · 5★

I love this app. Highly recommend, especially of you care about your privacy online.
DuckDuckGo · 5★

Users downloaded DuckDuckGo specifically for privacy protection, but many report that tracking still occurs — ads appear on other platforms after DDG searches, third-party requests (Google, Microsoft, Facebook) continue loading, and the app's data storage grows suspiciously large. This is a critical trust issue because privacy is DuckDuckGo's core value proposition; when users feel the app fails at its primary promise, they lose faith entirely and switch to alternatives.

Themes: privacy_tracking, reliability_crashes, default_search, security_phishing

ok browser. It's a relief to not "google" something and then see ads related to my search on EVERY other platform. Less great, links or sites won't open until I disable the protections, or at all. I use an alternate browser to complete a ta…
DuckDuckGo · 3★

It’s changed in recent months. It no longer blocks Google Facebook cookies etc. also, the app even when clearing cookies and data expands to over 1gb in data storage which is well over the 160gb app size. There’s something more going on her…
DuckDuckGo · 1★

Users report that recent DuckDuckGo app updates have introduced serious regressions including broken back-button navigation, crashes on launch or when clearing tabs, unresponsive UI elements, and disruptive changes to the menu layout. These issues are especially frustrating for long-time users who valued the app's stability and privacy features, as the bugs make basic browsing tasks unreliable. The pattern of updates making the app worse rather than better is a recurring complaint driving low ratings and threats to switch browsers.

Themes: reliability_crashes, ui_design, tab_management, speed_performance

since the last update that added "ai" i hate this app. Every time I open the internet it automatically opens a new tab. So when trying to go back to the last tab used I have to: open internet, delete new tab then go to the tab I was just on…
DuckDuckGo · 1★

4/16/26 Latest update is a nightmare on Android phone. It's hard to open a new tab and when using the clear tabs it now logs you out of websites. Please fix!
DuckDuckGo · 2★

The overwhelming majority of reviews in this cluster express strong satisfaction with DuckDuckGo's privacy and tracking protection features, often framing it as a deliberate switch away from Google or Chrome. Users repeatedly highlight the absence of targeted ads, app tracking protection, and the ability to opt out of AI overviews as key differentiators. This cluster represents DuckDuckGo's core value proposition resonating strongly with its user base, making it a signal of what the brand must protect and continue delivering.

Themes: privacy_tracking, ui_design, default_search

I love duckduckgo! I love & appreciate the privacy of the app. Thank you very much!
DuckDuckGo · 5★

I love using DuckDuckGo both on my computer and on my phone. It makes me feel safer online than using other browsers. The privacy and security features allow me to search for things without feeling worried about being tracked, or my data be…
DuckDuckGo · 5★

Users in this cluster are overwhelmingly satisfied with DuckDuckGo's privacy protections, tracking prevention, and cookie blocking features, frequently contrasting it favorably against Google Chrome. The reviews highlight appreciation for the browser's clean UI, speed, AI integration controls, and the core promise of not storing or tying data to individual users. This cluster matters because it confirms that DuckDuckGo's privacy-first positioning is its primary driver of adoption and loyalty among its user base.

Themes: privacy_tracking, ui_design, reliability_crashes, speed_performance

A very quick browser which has good privacy options and handles the annoying cookie pop ups well. The Duck ai feature is also very useful and something I use a lot.
DuckDuckGo · 5★

Wow! Recently tried this browser and it turned out to be great with its AI features and privacy..
DuckDuckGo · 5★

Users appreciate DuckDuckGo's privacy focus but consistently flag a combination of missing browser features (tab groups, reader mode, home page setting, fire window on iPad) and recurring bugs (back button skipping pages, keyboard auto-popping, page reload on zoom, crashes on minimize). These gaps make the app feel incomplete compared to mainstream browsers, causing users to rate it 3-4 stars rather than 5 and sometimes fall back to less private alternatives. For privacy-conscious users who have already committed to DuckDuckGo, these friction points are especially frustrating because they can't easily switch to a feature-rich browser without sacrificing their core reason for using the app.

Themes: ui_design, reliability_crashes, tab_management, speed_performance

Love the browser, and its privacy features! The app would be perfect if we had tab groups, and fire-proof specific tabs. ✨
DuckDuckGo · 4★

Great search engine. However, some downsides: - Give it up with AI ! ddg is all about privacy, ai is all against privacy - some bugs when you press back it'll switch to the first tab, which is kind of annoying imo. - And obviously I'd like …
DuckDuckGo · 4★