DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused search engine. Unlike rivals Google and Bing, DuckDuckGo eschews ad trackers, making it tougher for websites to gather browsing data. In addition to its search engine, the company has a web browser and mobile apps.
DuckDuckGo also offers a Privacy Pro suite. consisting of a VPN, information removal tool, identity theft restoration and now AI chat model support. I decided to take it for a spin.
During my testing, I was impressed by DuckDuckGo’s VPN offering. It has been audited to back up its no-logging claims, supports split-tunneling on some platforms for VPN connection flexibility and there's a growing server network of 30-plus countries. In addition to a VPN, you get some handy privacy and security tools, as well as artificial intelligence chatbot access. Although Privacy Pro's VPN lacks the sheer volume of servers and bountiful privacy features of our top VPN recommendations, like ExpressVPN or NordVPN, its intuitive design is great for beginners.
All in all, Privacy Pro is a decent offering for folks seeking cybersecurity basics that includes a VPN, privacy-forward AI, identity theft restoration and personal info removal services in one bundle.
DuckDuckGo’s Privacy Pro VPN is extremely user-friendly
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DuckDuckGo’s Privacy Pro VPN is impressively simple without sacrificing basic functionality. Everything from signing up to using the VPN itself is a breeze. The service costs $10 a month or $100 a year, but there's a seven-day free trial available. Here’s how to get started with DuckDuckGo’s VPN:
1. Head over to DuckDuckGo and click on the Privacy Pro link.
2. Select the $10 a month or $100 a year plan to sign up, or choose I Have a Subscription if you’re already enrolled.
3. Now that you’re signed up, download and install the DuckDuckGo browser or fire it up on your device if it’s already on your machine.
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