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DuckDuckGo's IP protection

DuckDuckGo's approach to protecting user IP addresses during searches and browsing, including its limitations and the need for additional tools like VPNs for full anonymity

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Jan 12, 2026
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Does using a VPN or Tor stop ISPs from seeing sites visited with DuckDuckGo?

DuckDuckGo protects search privacy by not logging or tracking queries, but it does not, on its own, prevent an internet service provider (ISP) from seeing which sites or services a device connects to ...

Jan 18, 2026
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How do DuckDuckGo’s tracker‑blocking blocklists compare to those used by other privacy browsers and extensions?

DuckDuckGo maintains curated, app- and extension-focused tracker blocklists and uses them to stop many third-party requests before they load, mitigate CNAME cloaking, and apply additional protections ...

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