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* [http://donttrack.us/ DontTrack.us] lays out the general problems with Google and how DuckDuckGo works in contrast. | * [http://donttrack.us/ DontTrack.us] lays out the general problems with Google and how DuckDuckGo works in contrast. | ||
* [http://dontbubble.us/ DontBubble.us] talks about [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filter_bubble filter bubbles], which DuckDuckGo doesn't create. | * [http://dontbubble.us/ DontBubble.us] talks about [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filter_bubble filter bubbles], which DuckDuckGo doesn't create. | ||
== Goodies == | |||
* DuckDuckGo has a ton of [https://duckduckgo.com/goodies built-in "goodies"] that allow you perform tasks, such as converting units and generating QR codes. | |||
* Like the goodies, DDG has "bangs" which allow you to search other sites. Searches to these sites look like they originate from DDG's servers, so it protects the privacy of your search (at least the first pageload). Examples: | |||
:: '''edward snowden !g''' - Google | |||
:: '''chelsea manning !w''' - Wikipedia | |||
:: '''richard stallman !yt''' - YouTube | |||
:: '''debian !gi''' - Google Images | |||
:: '''glenn greenwald !n''' - Google News | |||
:: '''free software foundation !gm''' - Google Maps | |||
:: '''jingoism !d''' - Free Dictionary | |||
:: [https://duckduckgo.com/bang.html Full list here] | |||
= Setting DuckDuckGo as Default Search Engine = | |||
== Firefox == | |||
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-Us/firefox/addon/duckduckgo-for-firefox/ DDG addon for Firefox] | |||
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/user/duckduckgo/?src=api DDG search plugin for Firefox] | |||
* [http://help.dukgo.com/customer/portal/articles/216441-firefox DDG as default in Firefox] | |||
== Chrome/Chromium == | |||
* [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/duckduckgo-for-chrome/bpphkkgodbfncbcpgopijlfakfgmclao DDG extension for Chrome/Chromium] | |||
* [http://help.dukgo.com/customer/portal/articles/216440-chrome DDG as default in Chrome/Chromium] | |||
== Other Desktop Browsers == | |||
* [http://help.dukgo.com/customer/portal/topics/292237-desktop/articles DDG instructions for other browsers] | |||
* [https://duck.co/topic/ddg-in-alternative-web-browsers DDG for even more alternative browsers] | |||
== Mobile Devices == | |||
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android DDG app for Android] | |||
* [http://help.dukgo.com/customer/portal/articles/216461-android DDG settings for Android] | |||
* [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id479988136?mt=8 DDG for iPhone, iPad (iOS)] | |||
* [https://duck.co/topic/how-to-add-duckduckgo-as-the-default-search-engine-on-your-ios-device DDG as default on iOS] | |||
= Potential Problems = | = Potential Problems = | ||
We've been recommending DuckDuckGo on this wiki for some time, and (as of | We've been recommending DuckDuckGo on this wiki for some time, and (as of September 2013) it still seems to respect user privacy. '''However''', it is based in the United States and, as such, may be vulnerable to surveillance programs/police searches/laws like PRISM, FISA, and PATRIOT. Other search engines like [https://www.startpage.com/ Startpage] and [https://www.ixquick.com/ Ixquick] may also be vulnerable to (at least) programs like PRISM, but they are not based in the U.S. (at least not primarily). We invite you to decide for yourself and discuss this issue. | ||
= Readings = | = Readings = | ||
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* [https://duck.co/topic/we-have-to-talk-about-ddgs-honesty Discussion in DuckDuckGo's forum], including actions DDG has taken to remedy some of the problems and Hanff's response. | * [https://duck.co/topic/we-have-to-talk-about-ddgs-honesty Discussion in DuckDuckGo's forum], including actions DDG has taken to remedy some of the problems and Hanff's response. | ||
* [http://prism-break.org/ PRISM Break]'s statement on these search engines: "Startpage is proprietary, hosted in the USA/Netherlands, and provides you with anonymized Google search results (including images). DuckDuckGo is partly proprietary, hosted in the USA, and provides you with anonymized Bing search results. Pick your poison." DuckDuckGo also has servers in the EU (see [https://duck.co/topic/we-have-to-talk-about-ddgs-honesty forum discussion]). | * [http://prism-break.org/ PRISM Break]'s statement on these search engines: "Startpage is proprietary, hosted in the USA/Netherlands, and provides you with anonymized Google search results (including images). DuckDuckGo is partly proprietary, hosted in the USA, and provides you with anonymized Bing search results. Pick your poison." DuckDuckGo also has servers in the EU (see [https://duck.co/topic/we-have-to-talk-about-ddgs-honesty forum discussion]). | ||
* [http://venturebeat.com/2013/06/13/prism-fears-give-private-search-engine-duckduckgo-its-best-week-ever/ PRISM fears spur DuckDuckGo's growth], although some think it's [http://searchengineland.com/duck-duck-go-prism-private-search-164333 doesn't matter]. | |||
= Alternatives to DuckDuckGo = | = Alternatives to DuckDuckGo = | ||
Latest revision as of 18:18, 2 September 2013
DuckDuckGo's Policies
- DuckDuckGo promises to be a secure search engine that doesn't track you, doesn't collect or share personal info, and comes with a lot of goodies.
- DontTrack.us lays out the general problems with Google and how DuckDuckGo works in contrast.
- DontBubble.us talks about filter bubbles, which DuckDuckGo doesn't create.
Goodies
- DuckDuckGo has a ton of built-in "goodies" that allow you perform tasks, such as converting units and generating QR codes.
- Like the goodies, DDG has "bangs" which allow you to search other sites. Searches to these sites look like they originate from DDG's servers, so it protects the privacy of your search (at least the first pageload). Examples:
- edward snowden !g - Google
- chelsea manning !w - Wikipedia
- richard stallman !yt - YouTube
- debian !gi - Google Images
- glenn greenwald !n - Google News
- free software foundation !gm - Google Maps
- jingoism !d - Free Dictionary
- Full list here
Setting DuckDuckGo as Default Search Engine
Firefox
Chrome/Chromium
Other Desktop Browsers
Mobile Devices
Potential Problems
We've been recommending DuckDuckGo on this wiki for some time, and (as of September 2013) it still seems to respect user privacy. However, it is based in the United States and, as such, may be vulnerable to surveillance programs/police searches/laws like PRISM, FISA, and PATRIOT. Other search engines like Startpage and Ixquick may also be vulnerable to (at least) programs like PRISM, but they are not based in the U.S. (at least not primarily). We invite you to decide for yourself and discuss this issue.
Readings
- DDG Privacy Policy
- Alexander Hanff's post about problems with DDG.
- Discussion in DuckDuckGo's forum, including actions DDG has taken to remedy some of the problems and Hanff's response.
- PRISM Break's statement on these search engines: "Startpage is proprietary, hosted in the USA/Netherlands, and provides you with anonymized Google search results (including images). DuckDuckGo is partly proprietary, hosted in the USA, and provides you with anonymized Bing search results. Pick your poison." DuckDuckGo also has servers in the EU (see forum discussion).
- PRISM fears spur DuckDuckGo's growth, although some think it's doesn't matter.
Alternatives to DuckDuckGo
Decentralized Solutions
- These can be be installed and run locally on your computer or Web server, but take a bit more work than popping a search term into your browser or phone app.
- YaCy
- Seeks Protect
