DuckDuckGo’s No-AI Search Gains Traction Amid Google’s AI Overhaul
- Visits to noai.duckduckgo.com tripled after Google’s AI search overhaul announcement and remain at an average of 84% above baseline.
- DuckDuckGo launched No-AI Search extensions for Chrome and Firefox on June 1, allowing users to set the AI-free page as their default search engine with one click.
- U.S. app installs of DuckDuckGo jumped by an average of 18.1% week-over-week between May 20 and May 25, with iOS installs peaking at a single-day increase of nearly 70%.
Following Google’s announcement of its AI-driven search enhancements, DuckDuckGo’s no-AI alternative has seen a significant increase in user interest and engagement. The company’s strategic launch of browser extensions supports this demand by offering users more control over their search experience.
The surge in traffic to DuckDuckGo’s no-AI platform highlights a growing preference for traditional search methods without AI interference, as evidenced by the substantial rise in app installations and sustained higher traffic levels. Source
