History of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused search engine founded by Gabriel Weinberg in 2008. Unlike traditional search engines, it does not track users, store personal data, or create personalized search profiles. Instead, it emphasizes anonymous browsing and unbiased search results by avoiding filter bubbles. The company generates revenue through non-tracking ads and affiliate partnerships with sites like Amazon and eBay.
Over the years, DuckDuckGo has gained popularity as concerns over online privacy have grown. It expanded its offerings with a mobile browser and a privacy extension for desktop users. By 2019, it was handling over a billion searches per month. DuckDuckGo continues to advocate for internet privacy, offering tools like tracker blocking and encrypted search to help users stay anonymous online.