Parents' Guide to

DuckDuckGo

By Polly Conway, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Browser emphasizes safe searches, doesn't filter content.

Website https://www.duckduckgo.com
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age 16+

Based on 13 parent reviews

Miss P.
Miss P. Adult
January 2, 2023
age 18+

U want ad's; go ahead and install this App!!

Dont use! Nothing but ADvertisement! Got rid of it and took me weeks to get rid of the ad's! I was sold or trader everywhere!
Noah M.
Noah M. Adult
August 15, 2021
age 15+

Safer than google!

I don't usually have good things to say about apps due to privacy issues, etc... but duckduckgo is by far the safest search engine you can use. It does not track you online and it eliminates targeted ads. You'll find exactly what you search for instead of what google and the scammers want you to see. Be aware that using the app prevents parents from watching their kids because it doesn't leave a trace of their browsing history or cookies. Instead, you can use safe.duckduckgo.com/?q=%s on a browser with a history for the ultimate safety and protection. Switch to it right now because peace of mind is priceless!
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What’s It About?

DUCKDUCKGO is a general-purpose search engine that does not track users, collect or share personal information, or use cookies. If you type \"pizza\" into its search box, it will take you to a list of pizza links, but it will not save that search or send it to third parties. Consequently, you won't be identified as a person interested in pizza, which will prevent a bunch of pizza ads from popping up every time you browse the Internet.

When you click a link through DuckDuckGo, it redirects that request so the destination site doesn't receive your search terms. The site will still know that you visited it, but it won't know what search term you entered to get there.

Is It Any Good?

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Kids say (8):

In a world where "google" is a verb and is listed in the dictionary, other search engines don't get much attention. But DuckDuckGo is gaining popularity as people become more aware of privacy concerns related to Internet searches. It seems to work just as well as Google, albeit without many bells and whistles. It no longer seems paranoid to be concerned about privacy issues, and, as the online climate changes, it's nice to have another option for searching the Web. However, its cute interface may lead some parents to erroneously think it's a kid-friendly browser. Although DuckDuckGo is safer than other search engines, it does not protect or prevent kids from going to any website they desire.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Review the 10 Simple Steps to Internet Safety. Talk to your kids about maintaining a responsible and safe online presence.

  • Is online safety as important as "real-life" safety? What are the differences?

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