DuckDuckGo installs jump 30% as users shun Google AI
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- DuckDuckGo US app installs rose 30% after users pushed back against Google’s AI‑driven search integration.
- DuckDuckGo offers a “No AI” search option, driving double‑digit growth in search visits as users migrate away from Google’s AI features.
Why it matters: DuckDuckGo gains users and ad revenue while Google loses search traffic; the backlash against forced AI features pushes browsers toward privacy‑first alternatives, reshaping search market dynamics.
