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Startpage vs DuckDuckGo Search: catalog facts
Startpage	DuckDuckGo Search
Free Free to use in the browser.	Free Free to use, supported by non-tracking ads.
Web, Browser extension	Web, Browser extension
Policy against keeping search histories or profiling users Anonymous viewing of result pages	No account needed and no search profiling Easy to set as default in any browser
The privacy protections rest on the operator's stated policy The site may show a bot-check page before loading	Search service itself is closed source Shows ads alongside results
Web application, Browser extension	Web application, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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