DuckDuckGo

DuckDuckGo's browser now blocks video ads by default, including those from YouTube. This feature is enabled automatically for users of the browser.

DuckDuckGo announced that its browser can now block most video ads on YouTube, including those shown before the video starts playing and during playback.

DuckDuckGo launched Duck AI but now emphasizes 'No AI' as a hit product. The company attributes this shift to user demand for non-AI search results amid Google's AI-integrated approach.

DuckDuckGo has improved access to its 'no-AI' search engine as traffic to the platform increases significantly. The changes aim to capitalize on growing user interest in privacy-focused and AI-free search tools.

DuckDuckGo has launched 'no AI' web extensions for Chrome and Firefox users to enhance accessibility to its 'no-AI' search engine, which is experiencing increased traffic.

DuckDuckGo's AI-free search feature experienced a 28% increase in visits following Google's announcement that users love its AI mode. The surge in traffic suggests growing interest in privacy-focused alternatives as AI integration in search becomes more prominent.

DuckDuckGo reported a significant increase in app installs following Google's AI enhancements to its search engine, which occurred around the time of Google I/O. The surge was described as 'sustained' and linked to user concerns over privacy and AI integration.

Google overhauled its Search feature at I/O 2026 by replacing blue links with AI agents, prompting user backlash. DuckDuckGo saw a 30% spike in app installs as users sought alternatives.

The EU's Digital Markets Act has led to an increase in Firefox users, with 6 million opting for the browser instead of Safari or Chrome. Mozilla has seen a 113 percent increase in Firefox use on Apple devices. The company is calling for similar browser choice screens to be implemented in the UK market.