DuckDuckGo Web Tracking Protections - DuckDuckGo Help Pages

Firefox: Get Extension
Chrome: <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/duckduckgo-privacy-essent/bkdgflcldnnnapblkhphbgpggdiikppg">Get Extension
Edge: <a href="https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/duckduckgo-privacy-essent/caoacbimdbbljakfhgikoodekdnlcgpk">Get Extension
Opera: Get Extension
iPhone &amp; iPad: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duckduckgo-private-browser/id663592361?ct=funnel_help">Get App
Android: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android&referrer=origin%3Dfunnel_help">Get App
Mac: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/duckduckgo-privacy-browser/id663592361?ct=funnel_help">Get App
Windows: Get App

DuckDuckGo Web Tracking Protections

3rd-Party Tracker Loading Protection
This stops most 3rd-party trackers from loading in the first place, which significantly enhances protection against tracking.
3rd-Party Cookie Protection
Blocks access to 3rd-party cookies from our list of known trackers, limiting cross-site tracking.
1st-Party Cookie Protection
Applies a 24-hour expiration to 1st-party cookies created by unblocked scripts, minimizing their tracking potential.
CNAME Cloaking Protection
Treats certain disguised trackers as 3rd parties, preventing them from evading protections.
Fingerprinting Protection
Blocks scripts used for fingerprinting your device and overrides browser APIs to prevent fingerprinting.
Smarter Encryption (HTTPS Upgrading)
Automatically upgrades HTTP connections to HTTPS when possible, improving security and privacy.
Link Tracking Protection
Removes tracking parameters from URLs to protect against tracking.
Referrer Tracking Protection
Trims referrer headers to prevent detailed tracking of user activity.
Embedded Social Media Protection
Blocks embedded social media content known to track users.
Google-Specific Web Tracking Protections
Provides specific protections against Google’s tracking methods, including Google AMP, Topics, and Sign-In Pop-Ups.

The Fire Button
Clears browsing data, including cookies and cache, with an option to fireproof specific sites.
Cookie Pop-Up Protection
Automatically sets cookie preferences to minimize tracking and closes pop-up requests.
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Sends opt-out signals to websites not to sell or share user data, depending on jurisdiction laws.

To install protection, get the relevant DuckDuckGo app or extension based on your platform:

For more questions or contact, visit contact us.