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A weekly roundup of DuckDuckGo Browser, Search, AI's key feedback

1

AI Integration Concerns

A significant number of users express dissatisfaction with the integration of AI features, with some preferring a browser without AI due to privacy concerns or personal preferences. Approximately 15% of users seem affected by this issue.

2

Pop-up Annoyance

Users are frustrated with frequent pop-ups and notifications, which disrupt the browsing experience. This issue affects around 10% of users, who find these interruptions particularly bothersome.

3

Buggy Updates

Frequent updates seem to introduce new bugs or regressions, causing frustration among users who experience recurring issues. Approximately 8% of users report problems with updates causing instability.

4

Customer Support Issues

Some users find the customer support unhelpful, especially when trying to resolve issues without a subscription. This affects about 5% of users who feel unsupported.

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#1 USERS CHOICE

DuckDuckGo Browser, Search, AI
DuckDuckGo is highly praised for its privacy features, ease of use, and effectiveness in blocking ads and trackers. Users appreciate its built-in VPN and the ability to browse without being tracked, although some have reported issues with recent updates and AI features.

#2 RUNNER UP

Brave Browser
Brave is well-regarded for its strong privacy protections and ad-blocking capabilities, with many users preferring it over other browsers for its performance and lack of intrusive ads. However, some users have experienced issues with memory management and occasional bugs.

#3 Straggler

Firefox Focus
Firefox Focus is appreciated for its simplicity and strong privacy features, with users valuing its ability to block ads and trackers effectively. However, some users have reported issues with functionality, such as the lack of multiple tabs and occasional glitches.
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#1 Users Choice
DuckDuckGo is highly praised for its privacy features, ease of use, and effectiveness in blocking ads and trackers. Users appreciate its built-in VPN and the ability to browse without being tracked, although some have reported issues with recent updates and AI features.
Brave Browser
#2 Runner-up
Brave is well-regarded for its strong privacy protections and ad-blocking capabilities, with many users preferring it over other browsers for its performance and lack of intrusive ads. However, some users have experienced issues with memory management and occasional bugs.
Firefox Focus
#3 Straggler
Firefox Focus is appreciated for its simplicity and strong privacy features, with users valuing its ability to block ads and trackers effectively. However, some users have reported issues with functionality, such as the lack of multiple tabs and occasional glitches.

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AI Resistance
Some users are strongly opposed to the integration of AI features, even if they can be disabled, as they feel it contradicts the app's privacy ethos. This resistance is leading them to switch to other browsers that do not incorporate AI.
Persistent Pop-Ups
Users are frustrated with frequent pop-ups and notifications, which they find intrusive and disruptive to their browsing experience. This issue is causing dissatisfaction and leading some to consider alternative browsers.
The excessive pop-ups and notifications are ruining the app for me.
Bug Recurrence
There is a recurring issue where old bugs reappear after updates, causing frustration among users who expect stable performance improvements. This undermines trust in the app's reliability and update process.
After fixing new bugs, the old ones come back all the time.
AI Settings Reset
Users are experiencing issues with AI settings automatically switching back on after being disabled, which is perceived as a breach of user control and preference. This is causing annoyance and distrust in the app's settings management.
The AI settings keep switching itself on, which I do not support.
Touch ID Requirement
Some users are encountering a mandatory Touch ID requirement to use the app, which they find inconvenient and unnecessary. This is leading to frustration and consideration of alternative apps with more flexible access options.
Every time I try to use DuckDuckGo, it requires me to use Touch ID, which is frustrating.
Search Result Bias
There are complaints about perceived bias in search results, with some users feeling that the app promotes certain viewpoints. This perception of bias is prompting users to explore other search engines that they believe offer more balanced results.
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AI Resistance
Some users are strongly opposed to the integration of AI features, even if they can be disabled, as they feel it contradicts the app's privacy ethos. This resistance is leading them to switch to other browsers that do not incorporate AI.
Persistent Pop-Ups
Users are frustrated with frequent pop-ups and notifications, which they find intrusive and disruptive to their browsing experience. This issue is causing dissatisfaction and leading some to consider alternative browsers.
Bug Recurrence
There is a recurring issue where old bugs reappear after updates, causing frustration among users who expect stable performance improvements. This undermines trust in the app's reliability and update process.
AI Settings Reset
Users are experiencing issues with AI settings automatically switching back on after being disabled, which is perceived as a breach of user control and preference. This is causing annoyance and distrust in the app's settings management.
Touch ID Requirement
Some users are encountering a mandatory Touch ID requirement to use the app, which they find inconvenient and unnecessary. This is leading to frustration and consideration of alternative apps with more flexible access options.
Search Result Bias
There are complaints about perceived bias in search results, with some users feeling that the app promotes certain viewpoints. This perception of bias is prompting users to explore other search engines that they believe offer more balanced results.

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I switched from Google and Safari to DuckDuckGo and I will never go back! I love it super easy to use. Sure it took a while getting all my passwords and bookmarks set up. But it was so worth it! I love that it doesn’t sell your info and blocks really well!
Sushi Senshi
I feel like switching to DuckDuckGo from Chrome is like leaving a crowded sales event and walking into a library. The things I search give me answers without trying to bombard me with ads, products, and subscription programs. It is so much easier to find free information.
Bowsauce
I love the browser but you gotta integrate Adblock. Additionally, the AI settings keep switching itself on. I do not support AI nor the harm it causes. Please allow us to be able to disable both.
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I switched from Google and Safari to DuckDuckGo and I will never go back! I love it super easy to use. Sure it took a while getting all my passwords and bookmarks set up. But it was so worth it! I love that it doesn’t sell your info and blocks really well!
Candice Wu
App Store
I feel like switching to DuckDuckGo from Chrome is like leaving a crowded sales event and walking into a library. The things I search give me answers without trying to bombard me with ads, products, and subscription programs. It is so much easier to find free information.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I love the browser but you gotta integrate Adblock. Additionally, the AI settings keep switching itself on. I do not support AI nor the harm it causes. Please allow us to be able to disable both.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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