
An ad blocker alternative. We don’t just block the creepy trackers that power most ads we clean up the whitespace left behind by those ads, too, without needing any third-party extensions.īesides the privacy enhancements in the browser, another noteworthy feature that’s part of this open beta release is the Duck Player.Automatic cookie pop-up handling. Opt in to let the browser choose the most private options available and hide the pop-ups on an always-growing number of sites.Uses YouTube’s strictest privacy settings for embedded video.
Duck Player for a better YouTube experience. A fan favorite from our Mac browser, Duck Player is a sleek, distraction-free YouTube player that protects users from targeted (aka most) ads, cookies, and recommended video rabbit holes. And unlike with most browsers, you don’t need to go on a scavenger hunt to turn the privacy settings on. More privacy by default. The Windows browser is already equipped with almost all the built-in privacy protections users love from our iOS, Android, and Mac browsers – including free email protection, secure password management, and multiple layers of defense against third-party trackers – and we’re bringing it closer to parity all the time. The company already released the beta version of its browser to Mac users last year with support for password management, tab management, bookmarks, and more.ĭuckDuckGo has indicated that users have long-requested for this release, and it now sports the following features as shared with OnMSFT:
Earlier today, DuckDuckGo announced that its privacy-focused browser is now available for Windows users to try out.