DuckDuckGo is an American software company founded by Gabriel Weinberg in 2008 that focuses on Internet privacy. It is known for focusing on user privacy and limiting the amount of personal information collected during online searches. Its flagship product is a search engine named DuckDuckGo. Its later products include browser extensions and a custom DuckDuckGo web browser. Headquartered in Paoli, Pennsylvania, DuckDuckGo is a privately held company with about 335 employees. The company's name alludes to the children's game duck, duck, goose.
Weinberg got the idea to improve the search experience in a 2007 stained glass class. He tried some search startups that failed before launching DuckDuckGo in 2008.
Weinberg is an entrepreneur who previously launched Names Database, a now defunct social network. Self-funded by Weinberg until October 2011, DuckDuckGo's series A round was led by Union Square Ventures. DuckDuckGo is built primarily upon search APIs from various vendors. As a result, TechCrunch called the service a "hybrid" search engine.
What is DuckDuckGo?
DuckDuckGo by DuckDuckGo (developed by Duck Duck Go) is free Windows software in the web browsers category. It ranks 43rd by popularity among web browsers in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2008. It is written in Perl, JavaScript, and C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSIX installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It needs Windows 10 2004 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.178.2.0, released on October 28, 2026. The version history goes back to June 23, 2023: 184 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 55 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 42 of our languages. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .pdf, .html and .htm. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and qutebrowser.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 55 a year)
- Mature project (since 2008)
In short: DuckDuckGo is a free web browser tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is DuckDuckGo safe to download?
- The file is served by windows-cdn.duck.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E2E2249A103943F54C7B1829B4EE92E4FA8F7F8E259DE3E980F4260859D3A3C7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 184 versions ›184 versions over 3 years · about 55 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.178.2.0Latest | October 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 0.177.4.0 | October 23, 2026 | 905.0 MB | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 0.176.5.0 | October 23, 2026 | 902.0 MB | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 0.176.4.0 | October 22, 2026 | 902.1 MB | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 0.176.3.0 | October 21, 2026 | 902.1 MB | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 0.176.2.0 | October 15, 2026 | 902.1 MB | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 0.175.2.0 | October 16, 2026 | 894.5 MB | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 0.175.1.0 | October 6, 2026 | 894.5 MB | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DuckDuckGo.DesktopBrowser -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path DuckDuckGo_0.178.2.0.msixbundleGet-AppxPackage -Name DuckDuckGo.DesktopBrowser | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask duckduckgoInformation
- Publisher
- DuckDuckGo
- Developer
- Duck Duck Go
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Written in
- Perl, JavaScript, and C
- Interface languages
- multiple languages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 2004+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 0.178.2.0
- Released
- October 28, 2026
- First release
- 2008
- Added to the catalogue
- June 23, 2023
- Versions listed
- 184
- Updates / year
- 55
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 6
- Website
- duckduckgo.com
- winget ID
- DuckDuckGo.DesktopBrowser
File types it opens (3)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DuckDuckGo free?
Yes. DuckDuckGo is free to use.
Is DuckDuckGo safe to download?
The download comes from windows-cdn.duck.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DuckDuckGo with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DuckDuckGo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does DuckDuckGo support?
The installer requires Windows 10 2004 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does DuckDuckGo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of DuckDuckGo?
The versions page lists all 184 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 23, 2023.
What are alternatives to DuckDuckGo?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, Microsoft Edge and Safari. The alternatives page compares them.
