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DuckDuckGo Privacy for Safari

com.duckduckgo.macos.PrivacyEssentials · Security · v1.8.0
Native Version Spotted 2 devices · 11.0 MB · Impact: 25/100
Native Version Spotted

Universal version latest seen at v1.8.0 · Reported by 197 Macs in the community.

All sighted native versions (3):

v1.8.0 ×178 v1.4.6 ×1 v1.8.0 (Apple Silicon) ×18

Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.

About This App

DuckDuckGo Privacy for Safari is a browser extension and privacy tool for Safari that blocks trackers, enforces encryption on websites where available, and prevents third-party data collection. It is part of DuckDuckGo's broader ecosystem of privacy-focused software and integrates seamlessly with Safari rather than replacing the browser entirely. The extension helps protect user privacy by stopping companies and advertisers from building profiles based on browsing behaviour, and it works alongside Safari's native privacy features. It is targeted at privacy-conscious Mac users who want an extra layer of tracking protection without switching to a dedicated private browser.

Versions Seen 1 version
v1.8.0

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A native Apple Silicon build of DuckDuckGo Privacy for Safari has been confirmed running on real Macs in the Rosetta Check community. Anyone still running an older Intel-only build under Rosetta should update to the latest version from the Mac App Store, which will automatically provide the native Universal Binary build. The update is free and will deliver better performance and lower power consumption on M-series Macs. Simply open the Mac App Store, search for DuckDuckGo Privacy for Safari, and click Update if available.