DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection extension
Security at a glance
Describes the Firefox listing; other stores are scanned separately and can score differently. Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.
See the full security reportFirefox listing ID: duckduckgo-for-firefox
Permissions (10)
- Access to all websites
- Observe web requests
- Block and modify web requests
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Frequently asked questions
Is DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection safe to use?
Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection at 38/100 (high risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.
What permissions does DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection require?
DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection requests 10 permissions. The most significant: Access to all websites, Observe web requests, Block and modify web requests. See the full breakdown in the security report.
Who develops DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection?
DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection is published by DuckDuckGo. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.