DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser
Privacy, simplified
Screenshots
Description
At DuckDuckGo, we believe the Internet shouldn't feel so creepy, and getting the
privacy you deserve online should be as simple as closing the blinds.
Our app provides the privacy essentials you need to seamlessly take control of
your personal information as you search and browse the web, no matter where the
Internet takes you:
* Escape Advertising Tracker Networks — Our Privacy Protection will block all the hidden third-party trackers we can find, exposing the major advertising networks tracking you over time, so that you can track who's trying to track you.
* Increase Encryption Protection — We force sites to use an encrypted connection where available, protecting your data from prying eyes, like ISPs.
* Search Privately — You share your most personal information with your search engine, like your financial, medical, and political questions. What you search for is your own business, which is why DuckDuckGo search doesn't track you. Ever.
* Decode Privacy Policies — We've partnered with Terms of Service Didn't Read to include their scores and labels of website terms of service and privacy policies, where available.
As you search and browse, the DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser shows you a Privacy
Grade rating when you visit a website (A-F). This rating lets you see how
protected you are at a glance, dig into the details to see who we caught trying
to track you, and learn how we enhanced the underlying site's privacy measures.
The Privacy Grade is scored automatically based on the prevalence of hidden
tracker networks, encryption availability, and website privacy practices.
Our app provides standard browsing functionality including tabs, bookmarks, and
autocomplete. In addition to strong Privacy Protection as described above, we
also packed in some extra privacy features into the browser itself:
* Fire Button — Clear all your tabs and data with one tap.
* Application Lock — Secure the app with Touch ID or Face ID.
Too many people believe you simply can't expect privacy on the Internet. We're
fighting to change that, and have made it our mission to set a new standard of
trust online. Install DuckDuckGo and take back your privacy!
Antifeatures:
* NonFreeNet - Uses DuckDuckGo as the exclusive search engine, for which the
source code is not available.
What’s new (5.286.2)
What's new in this release?
Bug fixes and other improvements.
Have feedback?
You can always reach us at https://duckduckgo.com/feedback.
Anti-features
Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.
- NonFreeNet
Versions
Permissions
What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.
- Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
- Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
- Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
- launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Install appsStart the installation of other apps.
- Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
- Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
- Installed appsSee which apps are installed.
Show 15 more permissions
- MicrophoneRecord audio.
- Audio settingsAdjust volume and audio output.
- CameraTake photos and videos.
- NotificationsShow notifications.
- Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
- FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
- Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
- CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ORIGIN
- FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
- Phone stateDetect ongoing calls and read device information.
- BiometricsUnlock with fingerprint or face.
- FingerprintUnlock with a fingerprint.
- Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
- android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Read storageRead files on the device storage.
Comments