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Keep your browsing secret with this app made to protect people from seeing you browse

Keep your browsing secret with this app made to protect people from seeing you browse

Vote: (13 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: DuckDuckGo

Version: 5.196.3

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(13 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

DuckDuckGo

5.196.3

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • A privacy focused browser that protects users from harm
  • HTTPS automatically enabled on all websites
  • Fast and lightweight web browser for Android devices
  • Blocks website trackers and provides privacy grades for websites

Cons

  • Users may experience occasional website compatibility issues

DuckDuckGo Mobile, a web browser, prioritizes users' privacy and security above all else. More and more consumers continue to reject personal data collection and browser tracking. Fortunately, the developers behind this browser created an excellent, secure browser. Website tracking is disabled by default, and encryption is enabled by default. Users don't have to worry about leaving a long trail of their online activity here.

The DuckDuckGo privacy browser features a modern layout with tabs and bookmarks. Most of the browser's features run automatically in the background, though. For instance, all websites are automatically loaded with HTTPS enabled. Website trackers are automatically blocked as the website loads. Users can customize some of these settings, but the browser is ready to protect a person's habits and personal information upon initial launch.

A unique feature of DuckDuckGo Mobile is its website grades. Individual websites are graded on their privacy and security features. Unsurprisingly, the browser doesn't recommend websites that receive failing privacy grades. The brower's entire focus is to protect consumers from an invasion of privacy. No other mobile or desktop browser includes such ratings, so they're a unique aspect of DuckDuckGo.

Since DuckDuckGo blocks trackers and cookies, this heavy blocking can lead to website compatibility issues. Luckily, this is perhaps the only downside to using the browser, and such features can be disabled to run websites properly. The DuckDuckGo mobile browser remains the best privacy-focused mobile browsing option on the Google Play Store. Consumers won't find a more effective solution for maintaining privacy online.

Pros

  • A privacy focused browser that protects users from harm
  • HTTPS automatically enabled on all websites
  • Fast and lightweight web browser for Android devices
  • Blocks website trackers and provides privacy grades for websites

Cons

  • Users may experience occasional website compatibility issues

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