DuckDuckGo Browser alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave DuckDuckGo Browser: very limited extension support, and no Linux version. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces DuckDuckGo Browser, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Brave currently ranks first.
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Best DuckDuckGo Browser alternative for most people
BraveSimilar default blocking with Chrome extension support.
Best DuckDuckGo Browser alternative for a free option
Firefox FocusEven simpler private mobile browser that erases everything on close.
Best DuckDuckGo Browser alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
OrionPrivate, zero-telemetry browser for Mac and iPhone with extension support.
Best DuckDuckGo Browser alternative for open source
FirefoxFull-featured browser with extensions and tracking protection.
Best DuckDuckGo Browser alternative for Mac
SafariBuilt-in on Apple devices with strong tracking prevention.
Best DuckDuckGo Browser alternative for Windows
BraveSimilar default blocking with Chrome extension support.
Best DuckDuckGo Browser alternative for Linux
BraveSimilar default blocking with Chrome extension support.
Best DuckDuckGo Browser alternative for iPhone and Android
BraveSimilar default blocking with Chrome extension support.
DuckDuckGo Browser alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to DuckDuckGo Browser?
Brave ranks first right now. Similar default blocking with Chrome extension support. Firefox Focus and Safari follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to DuckDuckGo Browser?
Yes. Brave (open source), Firefox Focus (open source), Safari (free) and Firefox (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to DuckDuckGo Browser?
Yes: Brave, Firefox Focus and Firefox.
Which DuckDuckGo Browser alternatives work on Linux?
Brave and Firefox run on Linux.
Why do people switch from DuckDuckGo Browser?
The complaints we hear most: very limited extension support; no Linux version; fewer power-user features than mainstream browsers.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces DuckDuckGo Browser, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.