DuckDuckGo launches a web browser on macOS, here's how to install it

DuckDuckGo announces the launch of its web browser on macOS. The software includes the basics of DuckDuckGo: respect for privacy, protection of confidential data, and speed of navigation. This macOS version is only available in beta. We tell you how to get it. Windows version coming soon.

DuckDuckGo is one of the The world’s most used alternatives to Google search. The drive can be accessed on both a computer and a smartphone. The credo is simple: privacy is respected above all. This requires tighter management of cookies and ad spaces. This goes through private browsing by default. This goes through encrypted communications and protected emails.

On Android, you can even choose to make it the default search engine when you turn on the phone. All you have to do is select it from the list that appears when the system asks you about your preferred drive. Going forward, DuckDuckGo has developed a web browser for smartphones. downloaded 150 million times in four years.

DuckDuckGo Browser is coming to macOS and soon to Windows

Users have long requested a version of the browser to be developed for Mac and Windows computers. It is now done. Announces DuckDuckGo macOS beta access from his browser. And Windows version will arrive very soon. Since this is a “trial” version, it is not free to access. Skip to the end of this article to learn how to take advantage of them.

Of course, you will find all the tools to ensure that your online privacy is respected. Activity tracking is prohibited. he is Only manages windows that ask you to accept cookies. It protects emails. Ensures a secure connection to all sites. includes a One button to delete all browsing data. And of course it manages passwords securely. DuckDuckGo also announces that it is Faster than Chromewhile consuming much less data (about 60% less).

How to install DuckDuckGo Browser on macOS

As mentioned earlier, DuckDuckGo for macOS is in beta. This means that the app is not Not yet available on Mac AppStore (Where you will find the Safari extension today). To download the trial version of the browser, here is a simple step-by-step:

Download the app to your smartphone DuckDuckGo Private Browser (in the App Store or Play Store)
Open the app And open the menu with the three dots in the top left. then select ” Settings “.
In this menu, go to the section ” More from DuckDuckGo » With three apps in beta and Choose ” DuckDuckGo Desktop App “.
in the new window, to specify ” Join the private waiting list The message then indicates that you will receive a notification confirming that your version of DuckDuckGo for Mac is ready.
The notification will appear on your smartphone. will give you Link To the app download page for macOS as wellCode Which gives you the right to download.
Download Then the app and throw it to start the installation.
Opens Then the application whose icon appeared in the program drawer. A confirmation window will tell you that this app was not downloaded from the Mac AppStore and that you should confirm opening it.
Open File Explorer. Choose “appsin the Favorites bar on the left and search for DuckDuckGo. Right click (or Command-click, or double-click with the trackpad) on the app icon and choose “To openThis confirms that you want to open the ‘Application of Unknown Origin’ (this process only needs to be done once).