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DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search
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DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search

By Rebecca BellanMay 26, 2026·Source: TechCrunch·7 views

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Google overhauled Search at I/O 2026, replacing blue links with AI agents. The backlash has been swift.

DuckDuckGo app installs spiked 30% as users seek a way out.

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Originally reported by TechCrunch. Read the original article

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