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DuckDuckGo, Inc. · Utilities · United States store
#30 GROSSING · UTILITIES
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$1.1M
Likely $352.5K to $3.2M
▲ 3.7% in 13 days
New ratings
+394
in 1 days, 3.1M in total
Rating
4.8 of 5
2.4M ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
9
was 10 on Oct 16, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 23, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$12.7M
Both stores combined. Small app estimate, so no split per store
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
84.5M to 241.3M
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United States #31 Utilities (iOS), #19 Productivity (Play)$706.8K · 67%
  • United Kingdom #42 Utilities (iOS), #18 Productivity (Play)$123K · 12%
  • Germany #38 Utilities (iOS), #37 Productivity (Play)$71K · 7%
  • Canada #67 Utilities (iOS), #41 Productivity (Play)$20.6K · 2%
  • France #42 Productivity (Play)$20.1K · 2%
  • Vietnam #31 Productivity (Play)$15.5K · 1%
  • Netherlands #66 Utilities (iOS), #30 Productivity (Play)$13.3K · 1%
  • Hong Kong #29 Productivity (Play)$11K · 1%
19 more countries
  • Pakistan #31 Productivity (Play)$7.9K · 1%
  • Kazakhstan #31 Productivity (Play)$6.1K · 1%
  • Ukraine #30 Productivity (Play)$5.7K · 1%
  • Belgium #31 Productivity (Play)$5K · 0%
  • New Zealand #31 Productivity (Play)$4.5K · 0%
  • Austria #31 Productivity (Play)$4.4K · 0%
  • Norway #31 Productivity (Play)$4.4K · 0%
  • Kuwait #31 Productivity (Play)$4K · 0%
  • Bangladesh #31 Productivity (Play)$3.8K · 0%
  • Egypt #31 Productivity (Play)$3.8K · 0%
  • Czechia #27 Utilities (iOS), #31 Productivity (Play)$3.6K · 0%
  • Romania #31 Productivity (Play)$3.4K · 0%
  • Portugal #31 Productivity (Play)$3.3K · 0%
  • Denmark #31 Productivity (Play)$3.2K · 0%
  • Finland #72 Utilities (iOS), #31 Productivity (Play)$3K · 0%
  • Ireland #76 Utilities (iOS), #31 Productivity (Play)$2.9K · 0%
  • Sweden #19 Utilities (iOS)$2.5K · 0%
  • Greece #31 Productivity (Play)$2.3K · 0%
  • Qatar #31 Productivity (Play)$2.3K · 0%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (19384 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
2.4M
AVG RATING
4.84
PRICE
Free
AGE
13.3y
LAST UPDATE
4d ago
VERSION
7.242.0
SIZE
262 MB
AGE RATING
17+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
30 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
9 (was 5)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 1 DAYS
+394
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$4.6M a month
Sep 25, 2026$4.5M a month
Sep 26, 2026$1M a month
Sep 27, 2026$1M a month
Sep 28, 2026$1M a month
Sep 29, 2026$1M a month
Sep 30, 2026$1M a month
Oct 1, 2026$1M a month
Oct 2, 2026$1M a month
Oct 3, 2026$1M a month
Oct 4, 2026$1M a month
Oct 5, 2026$1M a month
Oct 6, 2026$1M a month
Oct 7, 2026$1M a month
Oct 8, 2026$1M a month
Oct 9, 2026$1M a month
Oct 10, 2026$1M a month
Oct 11, 2026$1M a month
Oct 12, 2026$1M a month
Oct 13, 2026$5.6M a month
Oct 14, 2026$5.1M a month
Oct 15, 2026$5.4M a month
Oct 16, 2026$4.8M a month
Oct 17, 2026$4.7M a month
Oct 18, 2026$4.6M a month
Oct 19, 2026$4.5M a month
Oct 20, 2026$4.4M a month
Oct 21, 2026$5.5M a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026$1.1M a month
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #26 Utilities · US. Now: #19 Utilities · SE.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
Show daily values
Oct 22, 20263.1M ratings
Oct 23, 20263.1M ratings
3.1M on Oct 22, 2026, 3.1M on Oct 23, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
6 purchases listed
  • DuckDuckGo (Plus, Monthly)$9.99
  • DuckDuckGo monthly$9.99
  • DuckDuckGo (Plus, Yearly)$99.99
  • DuckDuckGo (Pro, Monthly)$19.99
  • DuckDuckGo (Pro, Yearly)$199.99
  • DuckDuckGo annual$99.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
42 reviews / week
  • Trendsteady
  • Recent reviews average3.6 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share29%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 84 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
13 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases7 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
2.4M ratings
5★89%
4★8%
3★2%
2★0%
1★1%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States App Store, Jul 31, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026: 29% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Crashes and freezes13%

19 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ It just freezes and I have to force stop it and restart the app.
★★★★★ I love duck duck go, but the latest updates have issues and cause lockups and crashes in IOS whenever another window tries to open or when you tap the fire button.
★★★★★ I don't know what you guys changed around with this past update but it's broken BAD some websites freeze right in the middle and you have to reload the app .
Bugs, things not working13%

18 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ This app keeps refreshing tabs that have been fireproofed causing me to lose queues and even an entire FBI report the other day. Fix it or I'm gone. This happens no matter which device type I'm on. I'm over it.
★★★★★ Less adblocking, speed, functionality than any standard desktop browser, especially those on non-Apple's limited and dumb mobile operating systems. I have to relaunch this app frequently after lockups, lag, and even…
★★★★★ The simple promise of a web browser has been broken.
Worse after an update11%

16 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ After the app updated today, now I can reply to any posts on social media or click any links in the browser.
★★★★★ The new address bar tanks frame rate when it shrinks or grows. Huge regression. And it seems like every couple of months, the app adds a new service that I don't want and can't disable. The UI is becoming filled with…
★★★★★ Since the update to DuckDuckGo version 7.241.0, when I enter text into a webpage's search box, search suggestions appear, but are positioned behind/under the virtual keyboard.
Too many ads8%

11 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Now I search on here for something, and I immediately get ads on FB for it.
★★★★★ The UI is becoming filled with ads for their password manager, VPN, and “email protection” service.
★★★★★ YouTube is blasted with ads.
Lost data, sync, backup8%

11 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ This app keeps refreshing tabs that have been fireproofed causing me to lose queues and even an entire FBI report the other day.
★★★★★ Recently, I updated my browser and now every time I touch any other window on my screen my browser comes out of nowhere and becomes full-screen which is 100% not how I ever want it. Can't figure out how to…
★★★★★ Not sure if this is ducks doing this but I am getting tired that deleted emails is not synchronized over my other devices.
Slow, laggy, battery6%

9 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I have to relaunch this app frequently after lockups, lag, and even reboot the phone with the SIM card removed in order to get things to be fast and working again.
★★★★★ Every time I get the app and try to watch some videos on the web it is very slow and it says can't reach page try again later with a restricted sign.
★★★★★ Seeing a button that allows you to bypass but that only appears after a loading thing, and loads an additional screen to have to bypass.
Wrong or poor results6%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The AI here is heavily woke, tries to force a narrative and hides factual information to position a fake narrative.
★★★★★ I have sync disabled in settings—this button is useless dead space.
★★★★★ This app is worthless now because of AI can't even search up a image on the internet don't waste your time downloading it it's useless now
Price and subscription5%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Your data will explain to who ever you answer too, I was only using your, go ahead and try it out for a bit and see if you like it, the service you pitched me to try was only used for 15 minutes before I cancelled it…
★★★★★ This is now a delivery mechanism for DuckDuckGo monthly subscriptions 😭
★★★★★ Want for me and canceled for free trial.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • DuckDuckGo team, this is the worst update i have ever seen you folks make, at least add an option to toggle it or something because this is just useless and could end up being controversial. 3★, Oct 17, 2026
  • Feature request: Button to turn Javascript on and off. 1★, Oct 14, 2026
  • In addition my paid subscription is ignored and I have to add the multiple words given to activate my paid subscription rather one time only for all my devices. 1★, Oct 11, 2026
  • NOt to mention i killed all socila media and my life is so happy productive and i do not need a shrink anymore. 5★, Oct 6, 2026
  • I love how DuckDuckGo makes a great example of privacy and keeps apps from tracking your location to see what you are doing, I wish more apps like DuckDuckGo were their, because this is an awesome app to use if your… 5★, Sep 12, 2026
  • say i'm looking for something specific; i can be descriptive as possible and provide as many keywords for it but DDG just doesn't give me what i want and would rather show me the same results from previous attempted… 3★, Sep 8, 2026
  • It doesn't really tell you anything it just kind of shows you random things about what you've asked for so it's not really practical for somebody that needs answers right away. 3★, Sep 6, 2026
  • I have a 13-inch iPad Pro tablet and so there is no need to have a mobile view with the DuckDuckGo browser. 4★, Sep 4, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
please fix7address bar3free trial3go back3search anything3i'm switching3fire button4new update3search results3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Easy to use8%

25 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Like most people, I started looking for web browsing alternatives when simple browsing became a maelstrom of ads, trackers and just adding to the growing mediums in which to scam me if I simply wanted to do something…
★★★★★ Always incognito, allows tab deletion at any time easy, runs fast, and actually has OPTIONAL AI.
★★★★★ Duck Duck Go is an outstanding easy-to-use product.
Worth the money4%

13 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ So Basically I've Been Needing an Ad free browser because I watch YouTube on the side of my screen while playing Roblox, Minecraft Geometry Dash Etc but YouTube having adds have been so ANNOYING!!
★★★★★ Needs improvement you should be able to maybe put a picture for background so it's just not so plain kind of like the Safari also it's really slow and you have to pay for the AI if that's what you would like to use and…
★★★★★ This app and its contents …straight saved me 👍
Fun, addictive4%

13 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Other than that, it seems to work quite well and I do enjoy not having ads.
★★★★★ I really enjoy using DDG, but for some reason I keep losing my saved bookmarks.
★★★★★ I really enjoy this browser.
Looks great3%

9 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Because it is possible to clean up the residue of using the internet as often as you want.
★★★★★ This is the best browser for those looking for distraction free , safe , beautiful features.
★★★★★ The UI is up to date, offers neat customization options, and provides a pleasant browsing experience.
Useful, it helps3%

8 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Happy to discover DuckDuckGo, which I've found very useful and a wonderful alternative to the other one where privacy seems to be an issue.
★★★★★ The bow tie has been a game changer in that they have established privacy in my personal and professional business.
★★★★★ This helps reduce tracking and reduce the litter of cookies and web beacons and other flotsam endlessly implanted on our computers.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026
Fireproofing doesn't work

This app keeps refreshing tabs that have been fireproofed causing me to lose queues and even an entire FBI report the other day. Fix it or I'm gone. This happens no matter which device type I'm on. I'm over it.

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026
Nice alternative

Happy to discover DuckDuckGo, which I’ve found very useful and a wonderful alternative to the other one where privacy seems to be an issue. It took me a little bit to adapt, different format, but now conduct 80% of searches through DDG.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026
Moving address bar chugs badly

Keep the address bar in one place, or make it more efficient. When scrolling, the address bar transformation makes kills the frame rate.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026
Don’t Live Life Without It

Like most people, I started looking for web browsing alternatives when simple browsing became a maelstrom of ads, trackers and just adding to the growing mediums in which to scam me if I simply wanted to do something trivial like buy a new pair of shoes. After one year of using DuckDuckGo, scam calls have been reduced nearly 80%. Fraud occurrences on my financial statements are few and far between. DuckDuckGo isn’t the “hero we deserve”, but they are the “hero we need” right now. In the modern era, for my money, DuckDuckGo is the ONLY internet browsing platform presenting the internet in its purest form. Combine with NordVPN for added protection.

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026
You made it sound like if I didn’t like your vpn, there wasn’t going to be charge

Your data will explain to who ever you answer too, I was only using your, go ahead and try it out for a bit and see if you like it, the service you pitched me to try was only used for 15 minutes before I cancelled it because you decided not to help me set it up. You told me it was a 7 day free trial but I didn’t need 7 days, just 15 to 20 mins because you have horrible manners. Don’t lie just to get a sale

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026
Peak browsing

Always incognito, allows tab deletion at any time easy, runs fast, and actually has OPTIONAL AI. I’m home.

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Store screenshots

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App Store ads

Apple Search Ads this app ran in the last 90 days, from Apple's public ad repository.

STATUS
Running now
FIRST SEEN
Jul 25, 2026
AD VARIATIONS
236
EU COUNTRIES
4
WHERE
Search results in AT, DE, FI, SE. Formats: Icon + Asset Ad, Icon Ad. Last impression Oct 18, 2026.
AD TEXT
  • Suche, Browser, VPN
  • Search, Browser, VPN
  • Sök, webbläsare, VPN
Ad creativeAd creativeAd creativeAd creativeAd creativeAd creative

Apple only publishes ads shown in the EU (EU Digital Services Act), with a 7 day delay. An app that advertises only outside the EU shows nothing here.

Growth research

Where this app is buying and earning its users. Each link opens pre filtered.

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title.

duckduckgo11search9ads8data7email6browser5protection5personal information53rd party5email address5tracking protections5personal4duck4protections4tracking4browser blocks3blocks youtube3youtube ads3cookie pop3pop ups3search ads3duckduckgo search3party tracker3chat privately3

What's new in 7.242.0

• Bug fixes and other improvements.

Released Jun 27, 2013. Current version shipped Oct 19, 2026.

Store description

At DuckDuckGo, we believe the best way to protect your personal information from hackers, scammers, and privacy-invasive companies is to stop it from being collected at all. That's why millions of people choose DuckDuckGo over Chrome and other browsers to search and browse online. Our built-in search engine is like Google but never tracks your searches. Our browser blocks YouTube ads, invasive web ads, and cookie pop-ups, reducing distractions and helping to stop other companies from collecting your data. While our optional integrated AI features, Search Assist and Duck.ai, are private and never use your data to train AI. Oh, and our browser is free. We make money from privacy-respecting search ads, not by exploiting your data. Take back control of your personal information with the browser designed for data protection, not data collection. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Protect Your Searches by Default: DuckDuckGo Search comes built-in, so you can easily search online without being tracked.  Shield Your Browsing History: Our 3rd-Party Tracker Loading Protection blocks most trackers before they load, greatly exceeding what most popular browsers offer by default.  Chat Privately With AI: Duck.ai lets you have private conversations with 3rd-party AI models, anonymized by us and never used to train AI. Secure Your Email (Optional): Use Email Protection to block most email trackers and hide your existing email address with @duck.com addresses.   Block Ads: Our browser blocks YouTube Ads, and stops invasive trackers from loading on sites, effectively eliminating targeted ads. Automatically Enforce Encryption: Shield your data from network and Wi-Fi snoopers by forcing many sites to use an HTTPS connection.  Escape Fingerprinting: Make it harder for companies to create a unique identifier for you by blocking attempts to combine info about your browser and device.  Sync and Back Up Securely (Optional): Sync encrypted bookmarks and passwords across your devices. Clear your tabs and browsing data in a flash with the Fire Button. Banish cookie pop-ups and automatically set your preferences to minimize cookies and maximize privacy. And many more protections not available on most browsers, even in private browsing mode, including protection from link tracking, Global Privacy Control (GPC), and more. DUCKDUCKGO SUBSCRIPTION Subscribers get • Our VPN: Secure your connection on up to 5 devices.     • Access to advanced AI Models in Duck.ai: Chat privately with AI models built for complex tasks. • Personal Information Removal: Find and remove personal info from sites that store and sell it.   • Identity Theft Restoration: If your identity is stolen, we’ll help restore it.   DuckDuckGo Subscription Pricing & Terms   Payment will be charged automatically to your Apple Account until you cancel, which you can do in app settings. You have the option to provide an email address to activate your subscription on other devices, and we will only use that email address to verify your subscription. For terms of service and privacy policy, visit https://duckduckgo.com/pro/privacy-terms Read more about our free Tracking Protections at https://help.duckduckgo.com/privacy/web-tracking-protections Privacy Policy: https://duckduckgo.com/privacy/  Terms of Service: https://duckduckgo.com/terms Note about 3rd-Party Tracker Protection and Search Ads: while there are some limitations following search ad clicks, viewing ads on DuckDuckGo search is anonymous. Learn more here https://help.duckduckgo.com/privacy/web-tracking-protections Privacy. Simplified. ™

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