DuckDuckGo is capitalizing on growing anti-AI sentiment by launching browser extensions that make its 'no-AI' search engine the default option. The move comes as traffic to its AI-free search page surged nearly 30% week-over-week following Google's announcement of AI-first search changes. The extensions for Chrome and Firefox preserve users' AI-free preferences even when clearing browser history.
Background
DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused search engine that has positioned itself as an alternative to Google, emphasizing user privacy and not tracking search history. The company has seen increased interest as major tech companies like Google have integrated AI more deeply into their search products.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Jun 1, 2026 at 10:49 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10