DuckDuckGo Browser for Windows and Mac: Free Private Browsing

DuckDuckGo is best known for its private search engine, but it also makes a full desktop browser with its privacy protections switched on by default. You don’t need to install or configure extensions to get them.

Built-in protections

• Tracker blocking: Stops third-party trackers from companies such as Facebook and Google.
• Ad and pop-up blocking: Blocks most ads and cookie consent pop-ups, opting out of tracking automatically where possible.
• YouTube ad blocking.
• One-click data deletion: Clear your tabs, history and browsing data in one go.
• Email tracker blocking: Removes hidden trackers in emails.
• Password manager: A simple, built-in place to store logins.
• Duck.ai (optional): Chat with AI models privately; you can turn the AI features off.

How to download

1. Click Download to open DuckDuckGo’s official browser page.
2. The page detects your system and offers the Windows or Mac version.
3. Run the installer and open the browser.

DuckDuckGo also offers its browser on Android and iOS. The browser is free.

Is it right for you?

If you want fewer trackers and less clutter without tuning settings, the DuckDuckGo Browser is a simple choice. If you rely on a large set of extensions, a browser such as Google Chrome may suit you better. For maximum anonymity, use Tor Browser instead; for a privacy-hardened Firefox build, see LibreWolf.