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Browser data management

Managing browser data, including form history and autofill

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Jan 29, 2026
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What exactly does a browser restart remove after using DuckDuckGo’s Fire Button—are there known residual artifacts?

The is designed to clear local browsing state—tabs, history, cookies and storage—immediately in the app, and DuckDuckGo states that any remaining fragments can be removed by closing the browser . Inde...

Feb 4, 2026

How do I disable or clear DuckDuckGo extension autocomplete and suggestion history on mobile and desktop?

provides built-in controls to disable autocomplete suggestions and to clear locally stored suggestion/search history: on the website and mobile app these are accessible through Settings > (turn off “A...