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DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search (techcrunch.com)
submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/technology@lemmy.world
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EDIIT :

Apparently, there is an issue with the warning request to disable the ad blocker

I use Fennec F-Droid and Cromite, and I don't see this issue.

to get around the adblocker warning, use this link.

https://unwall.app/techcrunch.com/2026/05/26/duckduckgo-installs-are-up-30-as-users-reject-being-force-fed-googles-ai-search/

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[–] WhoIsTheDrizzle@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago (2 children)

While I do appreciate this, their search results aren't great. I hate to say this, but even with horrible AI forward results, Google still returns better and more relevant results. I'll still use ddg first but it generally leaves me wanting.

[–] VinegarChunks@lemmus.org 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I always default to DDG, and it gets me what I need 80% of the time. If not, do the search again with !g at the end and DDG will forward the search to Google

[–] YawningNostalgia@thelemmy.club 6 points 2 days ago

Usually if I search anything seriously, like for work, I use journals that require a subscription that I access through my institution. If I'm trying to find a funny meme, that's different. Google is fine for the casual stuff, but since I just don't like them DuckDuckGo seems like an acceptable alternative even though I've found it slightly less effective.