Discussion Thread DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for Desktop (Mac / Windows)

[silversurfer]

New beta version 0.43.0 for Windows, but looks like no new features nor improvements on browser settings page...

 

[silversurfer]

New beta version 0.44.1 for Windows, looks like one new feature added in settings compared to previous version:

 

[piquiteco]

DuckDuckGo is pushing down the throat of his new browser, only this time aggressive, I even scared when I went to search on duckduckgo.com he downloaded the browser DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser automatically and without any interaction on my part, I will record next time and show it here for you.

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[simmerskool]

DuckDuckGo is pushing down the throat of his new browser, only this time aggressive, I even scared when I went to search on duckduckgo.com he downloaded the browser DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser automatically and without any interaction on my part, I will record next time and show it here for you.

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I usually search with DDG and it's not loading DDG browser installer here

 

[silversurfer]

DuckDuckGo is pushing down the throat of his new browser, only this time aggressive, I even scared when I went to search on duckduckgo.com he downloaded the browser DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser automatically and without any interaction on my part, I will record next time and show it here for you.

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Where do you downloading this browser? I have bookmarked this official link for download => public beta

I don't know if that helps to avoid ALL downloads automatically... On Firefox, I have selected to option for downloads "always ask you where to save files"
Chromium-based browsers has similar named option for same purpose, I knew that for Edge and Opera.

Btw, DuckDuckGo browser for Windows, new beta version: 0.45.1 but looks like no changes on browser UI nor new features in Settings.

 

[Moonhorse]

Just tested duckduckgo browser for windows, with adguard you have zero ads. Its like old edge, no features but no bloat either, works like charm but im not sure how active the development is behind it to give it a go as full day browser

 

[Moonhorse]

Edit: It's one saving grace may be that it's a Windows Store App, so I presume it has appcontainer security.

It doesnt use appcontainer as default, is there some way to make it run in appcontainer?

 

[Ink]

Just tested duckduckgo browser for windows, with adguard you have zero ads. Its like old edge, no features but no bloat either, works like charm but im not sure how active the development is behind it to give it a go as full day browser

It does, at least on the Mac beta version it receives weekly updates. It has its own in-app updater with a change-logs and download file size. From the thread below, you can see the frequency of posts for new updates.

• New Update - DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser (beta) for Mac - Release Notes

I like to believe it's the same for the Windows build, however, I cannot confirm whether this is true or not. Either no one uses it, or the dev team provides no change-logs for the Windows beta version for this thread to stay updated.

As both browsers are in beta phase, they may contain bugs that could be disruptive for every day use. I advise using it as a secondary browser until their final release. The Mac version has native Bitwarden integration, and Duck Player to watch YouTube videos without Ads.

 

[Moonhorse]

It does, at least on the Mac beta version it receives weekly updates. It has its own in-app updater with a change-logs and download file size. From the thread below, you can see the frequency of posts for new updates.

• New Update - DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser (beta) for Mac - Release Notes

I like to believe it's the same for the Windows build, however, I cannot confirm whether this is true or not. Either no one uses it, or the dev team provides no change-logs for the Windows beta version for this thread to stay updated.

As both browsers are in beta phase, they may contain bugs that could be disruptive for every day use. I advise using it as a secondary browser until their final release. The Mac version has native Bitwarden integration, and Duck Player to watch YouTube videos without Ads.

Yeah its my secondary browser for now, adguard doesnt work with the android version. On windows its different story

 

[Ink]

Yeah its my secondary browser for now, adguard doesnt work with the android version. On windows its different story

If you use AdGuard for Android, then there is no for DDG browser on Android. Choose one or the other, but not both for Android. It's a different story for desktop.

 

[silversurfer]

DDG browser for Windows, we can see usually after updates the release notes on the Home tab. I have also this browser installed in my VM for testing purposes...

 

[Ink]

DDG browser for Windows, we can see usually after updates the release notes on the Home tab. I have also this browser installed in my VM for testing purposes...

Does the highlighted What's new direct to a URL? I could not find any for the Mac version.

 

[silversurfer]

Does the highlighted What's new direct to a URL? I could not find any for the Mac version.

Unfortunately, no link for more information, it seems the release notes are shown only on Home tab.

 

[simmerskool]

now running ddg browser 0.53.1.0 beta in win10_vm. in dropdown menu what is "fireproof this site"

 

[Jan Willy]

now running ddg browser 0.53.1.0 beta in win10_vm. in dropdown menu what is "fireproof this site"

View: What does Fireproof Site mean in DuckDuckGo? [With Pictures]

 

[simmerskool]

View: What does Fireproof Site mean in DuckDuckGo? [With Pictures]

so fireproofing a website is more or less the opposite of, or reducing, privacy... I'm a tad surprised the ddg browser offers this "feature" (if I'm understanding this on a quick read)

 

[Ink]

so fireproofing a website is more or less the opposite of, or reducing, privacy... I'm a tad surprised the ddg browser offers this "feature" (if I'm understanding this on a quick read)

Surprised by what exactly?

Fireproofing serves as a convenience factor more than anything else, by preserving cookies and site data. It makes DDG Privacy Browser act more like a conventional browser (ie. Edge, Chrome, Firefox), but these are only for the sites that the user specifies.

By default, Fireproof is off for all sites.

 

[simmerskool]

Surprised by what exactly?

Fireproofing serves as a convenience factor more than anything else, by preserving cookies and site data. It makes DDG Privacy Browser act more like a conventional browser (ie. Edge, Chrome, Firefox), but these are only for the sites that the user specifies.

By default, Fireproof is off for all sites.

right... but if I want to browse conventionally, I'll just use Edge or Chrome or Firefox, ie, I & no one needs ddg browser to browse conventionally... hence my "surprise" Or in another sense if I did not know better (now), the term "fireproof" sounds or perhaps implies that it is a privacy enhancing feature & not the opposite.

 

[Jonny Quest]

right... but if I want to browse conventionally, I'll just use Edge or Chrome or Firefox, ie, I & no one needs ddg browser to browse conventionally... hence my "surprise" Or in another sense if I did not know better (now), the term "fireproof" sounds or perhaps implies that it is a privacy enhancing feature & not the opposite.

That was my first thought too, when I saw Fireproof, thinking of it as in to "shield against" i.e. cookies, site data...and not of allowing it.

 

[oldschool]

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It doesnt use appcontainer as default, is there some way to make it run in appcontainer?

I have no idea. I assumed it had appcontainer since it was an MS Store app. Maybe I was being presumptuous.