What’s New in
DuckDuckGo
We're constantly making improvements to our product. Every quarter, we’ll post the best of our most recent updates here.
Q4 2025
New Default Typeface: Duck Sans
We debuted a new default typeface: Duck Sans. It's more readable, clear, and distinctive than our previous font, and it fixes some common rendering issues. If you're not liking the change, you can switch back in Search Settings > Appearance > Font. Read more about Duck Sans here.
Improved AI Image Filtering
We added over 700 sites to the block list that powers our AI image filter. We continue to add more sites to the block list every week. Select AI Images > Hide at the top of your image search results to turn on the filter.
Search Assist Available in More Languages
You'll now see Search Assist answers when making Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish-language queries. Reminder: This AI-powered search tool is optional and can be switched off from search settings.
Improved Feedback on Search Results
When submitting feedback about individual search results, you can now include comments on all categories. We've also added a feedback option on video search results. Hit the ••• next to each result to share your feedback—it's anonymous!
Filtering Instant Answers Based on Personal Site Exclusion List
Instant Answers now respect your site exclusion list. For example, if you have IMDB blocked, the Movies and TV Instant Answer powered by IMDB will not be visible. You can manage your exclusion list in search settings.
Dax Logo Easter Eggs
Did you know? You can now find more than 650 special versions of our brand ambassaduck, Dax, on any browser while using our search engine. Try searching for "Sherlock Holmes" and see what happens to our logo!
Easier to Set DuckDuckGo as Default Search Engine
We made it easier than ever to set DuckDuckGo as your default search engine. When you go to duckduckgo.com on Chrome, Safari, or other browsers, you'll see helpful instructions for making the switch.
AI Image Generation
You can now generate images with Duck.ai—anonymized by us and never used for model training. Select New Image from the sidebar on desktop, or from the ⚌ menu on mobile. Then, describe the image you want to create, and voilà! You can also make changes to the images you generate. Free to use within a daily limit; as with text chats, DuckDuckGo subscribers have higher limits.
Pin and Rename Chats
Now you can keep your Duck.ai conversations more organized! Chats are named automatically, but you can manually rename them if you choose. You can also use the new Pin function to keep specific chats at the top of your chat history, so it's easy to go back when you want to. Plus, when you clear chat history with the Fire Button, pinned chats won't be deleted.
Simply find a chat you want to pin or rename in your chat history list. Then, select ⋮ > Pin or ⋮ > Rename.
New Conversation Limit Indicator
We've added a helpful chat limit indicator that appears when you've reached 70% of the usage limit, so you know when to wrap up the conversation.
New AI Models Added (Subscribers Only)
We added two new advanced models (Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.1) for DuckDuckGo subscribers. Learn more at duckduckgo.com/subscribe.
Sync Credit Cards Between Devices
When you sync autofill data (like usernames and passwords) on your iOS device, saved credit cards can be synced too. Don't worry if you have the same credit card saved on multiple devices; we automatically take care of duplicates during the sync process.
Customizable Buttons on Toolbar and Address Bar Buttons
You can now customize two buttons—one in the bottom toolbar and one in the address bar—for easier access to your most frequently used actions like Share, Home, or New Tab. Set it up in your browser Settings > Appearance > Customizable Buttons.
Easier to Set DuckDuckGo as System-Level Password Autofill
Did you know you can now use DuckDuckGo's password manager to securely autofill your passwords and credit card information in other iOS apps? Go to Settings > Passwords & Autofill and turn on Autofill Passwords in Other Apps.
Search Settings Are Now Fireproof
Any changes to your search settings will now be preserved when you clear browsing data with the Fire Button.
Do More From Your Browser Settings
You can now close all tabs and clear your browsing data from within your browser settings—and yes, it includes that satisfying Fire Button animation. You can also adjust your search settings from your browser settings menu, including toggling AI search features on and off.
New Tracker Blocking Animation
See how many trackers we're blocking in real time with a new animation in the address bar.
Improved Duck.ai Integration
If you choose to use our AI features, we added more Duck.ai integrations and entry points for you. Chats are now handled like regular tabs, so it's easier to switch back and forth between Duck.ai and traditional search.
Duck.ai Support for Bottom Address Bar
If you position your address bar at the bottom of the screen, your Duck.ai box will also appear at the bottom when you toggle between traditional search and Duck.ai. You can easily set your address bar position in your browser by selecting Settings > Appearance. Turn the Duck.ai toggle on or off in Settings > AI Features.
New Option To Split Address Bar and Toolbar
A new address bar option lets you move your Bookmarks, Tabs, ⋮ button, and Fire Buttons to the bottom of the screen, leaving more room for your address bar. To try it out, go to Settings > Appearance > Address Bar Position and select Split.
Import Google Bookmarks Directly in the App
Making the switch from Chrome to DuckDuckGo? You can now import your Google bookmarks directly into the DuckDuckGo browser on Android. Tap ⋮ > Bookmarks > Import Bookmarks and follow the instructions.
Search Settings Are Now Fireproof
Any changes to your search settings will now be preserved when you clear browsing data with the Fire Button.
Do More From Your Browser Settings
You can now close all tabs and clear your browsing data from within your browser settings—and yes, it includes that satisfying Fire Button animation. You can also adjust your search settings from your browser settings menu, including toggling AI search features on and off.
New Tracker Blocking Animation
See how many trackers we're blocking in real time with a new animation in the address bar.
Improved Duck.ai Integration
If you choose to use our AI features, we added more Duck.ai integrations and entry points for you. Chats are now handled like regular tabs, so it's easier to switch back and forth between Duck.ai and traditional search.
More Ways to Switch Between Traditional Search and Duck.ai
We've added two new ways to switch between traditional search and Duck.ai on Android. Find the Search/Duck.ai toggle when you tap the microphone to start a Private Voice Search, or when you open a new tab and tap the address bar.
Sync Credit Cards and Saved Addresses
When you sync autofill data (like usernames and passwords) on your Mac, saved credit cards and identities can be synced too. Don't worry if you have the same information saved on multiple devices; we automatically take care of duplicates during the sync process.
New Tracker Blocking Animation
See how many trackers we're blocking in real time with a new animation in the address bar.
Easier Access to AI Settings
You can now access your AI search settings from within your browser. Head to your browser's Settings > AI Features to make changes that will apply on duckduckgo.com.
Search Settings Are Now Fireproof
Any changes to your search settings will now be preserved when you clear browsing data with the Fire Button.
Support For Website Notifications
You can now opt into website notifications on the Mac browser.
Improved Pop-Up Handling
We made several improvements to pop-up handling on Mac, including a new "Only allow for this visit" option that allows pop-ups until the next page reload, and a counter that shows how many pop-ups were blocked.
Easier Access to AI Search Settings
You can now easily access AI search settings from the DuckDuckGo browser. Just go to Settings > AI Features.
New Setting: Launch DuckDuckGo at Startup
We've added an option to launch the browser when Windows starts. Find it in Settings > General.
Improvements to Importing and Syncing Favorites
You can now sync favorites across all your devices, including both desktop and mobile. We also made it easier to import favorites and bookmarks from multiple browsers and files.
Favicons for Synced Bookmarks and Favorites
When you sync bookmarks and favorites to Windows from another device, the DuckDuckGo browser can now retrieve favicons for you.
Enhanced Download Indicators and Notifications
We've improved our download indicator with smoother progress animation, a counter that shows how many downloads are in progress, and more.
Upgrade or Switch Subscription Plan on Android Devices
Want to upgrade from a monthly plan to an annual plan? You can now make changes to your DuckDuckGo subscription within the Android app. Go to Settings > DuckDuckGo Subscription to subscribe or switch plans.
More Transparency Around Data Broker Coverage
We frequently adjust the list of data brokers covered by Personal Information Removal; it's now clearer on your dashboard when we remove a defunct data broker. Check out this help page for more information.