How to Remove DuckDuckGo from Your Browser

DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused search engine, but you might want to remove it for various reasons. This guide will walk you through different methods to remove DuckDuckGo from your browser.

Method 1: Change Default Search Engine

Change your browser’s default search engine to remove DuckDuckGo.

For Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome and click on the three vertical dots (menu) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to “Settings.”
3. Scroll down to the “Search engine” section.
4. Click on the dropdown menu next to “Search engine used in the address bar.”
5. Select a different search engine, such as Google or Bing.

For Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to “Settings.”
3. In the “Search” section, click on the dropdown menu next to “Default Search Engine.”
4. Select a different search engine.

For Microsoft Edge:

1. Open Edge and click on the three horizontal dots (menu) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to “Settings.”
3. In the “Privacy, search, and services” section, click on “Address bar.”
4. Click on the dropdown menu next to “Search engine used in the address bar.”
5. Select a different search engine.

Method 2: Remove DuckDuckGo Extension

Remove the DuckDuckGo browser extension if you have it installed.

For Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome and click on the three vertical dots (menu) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to “More tools” and then “Extensions.”
3. Find the DuckDuckGo extension and click on “Remove.”

For Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to “Add-ons and Themes.”
3. Find the DuckDuckGo extension and click on “Remove.”

For Microsoft Edge:

1. Open Edge and click on the three horizontal dots (menu) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to “Extensions.”
3. Find the DuckDuckGo extension and click on “Remove.”

Method 3: Clear Browser Cache and Cookies

Clear your browser cache and cookies to remove any residual data from DuckDuckGo.

For Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome and click on the three vertical dots (menu) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to “More tools” and then “Clear browsing data.”
3. Select “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files.”
4. Click on “Clear data.”

For Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to “Settings.”
3. In the “Privacy & Security” section, scroll down to “Cookies and Site Data.”
4. Click on “Clear Data” and select “Cookies and Site Data” and “Cached Web Content.”
5. Click on “Clear.”

For Microsoft Edge:

1. Open Edge and click on the three horizontal dots (menu) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to “Settings.”
3. In the “Privacy, search, and services” section, click on “Choose what to clear.”
4. Select “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files.”
5. Click on “Clear now.”

Method 4: Uninstall DuckDuckGo Mobile App

Uninstall the DuckDuckGo app from your mobile device if you have it installed.

For Android:

1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Go to “Apps” or “Application Manager.”
3. Find the DuckDuckGo app and tap on it.
4. Tap on “Uninstall.”

For iOS:

1. Find the DuckDuckGo app on your home screen.
2. Press and hold the app icon until a menu appears.
3. Tap on “Remove App” and then “Delete App.”

Method 5: Remove DuckDuckGo from Homepage

Remove DuckDuckGo as your homepage if it is set as the default.

For Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome and click on the three vertical dots (menu) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to “Settings.”
3. In the “On startup” section, select “Open a specific page or set of pages.”
4. Click on “Add a new page” and enter the URL of the new homepage you want to set.

For Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to “Settings.”
3. In the “Home” section, click on the dropdown menu next to “Homepage and new windows.”
4. Select “Custom URLs” and enter the URL of the new homepage you want to set.

For Microsoft Edge:

1. Open Edge and click on the three horizontal dots (menu) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to “Settings.”
3. In the “On startup” section, select “Open a specific page or pages.”
4. Click on “Add a new page” and enter the URL of the new homepage you want to set.