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Setting DuckDuckGo as Your Default Search Engine: A Complete Guide

Effortlessly Make DuckDuckGo Your Default Search for Privacy and Simplicity

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const response = await fetch(
  'https://www.fetchserp.com/api/v1/search?' + 
  new URLSearchParams({
    search_engine: 'google',
    country: 'us',
    pages_number: '1',
    query: 'serp+api'
  }), {
    method: 'GET',
    headers: {
      'accept': 'application/json',
      'authorization': 'Bearer TOKEN'
    }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.dir(data, { depth: null });
Connected 200 OK
SERP Results

Making DuckDuckGo Your Default Search Engine

If you're looking to enhance your online privacy or simply prefer a clean, straightforward search experience, setting DuckDuckGo as your default search engine is a great choice. This guide will walk you through the easy steps to make DuckDuckGo your main search tool across various browsers. Whether you use Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari, we've got you covered.

Why Choose DuckDuckGo?

DuckDuckGo is renowned for its privacy-focused approach, not tracking users or storing personal data. It offers a clean search experience with powerful features without compromising your privacy. Setting it as your default search engine ensures every search is private and secure.

Step-by-Step Guide to Set DuckDuckGo as Your Default Search Engine

The process to set DuckDuckGo as your default search varies slightly depending on your browser. Below, you'll find detailed instructions for the most popular browsers.

For Google Chrome

  • Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
  • Go to Settings from the dropdown menu.
  • Find the Search engine section.
  • Select Manage search engines.
  • Add DuckDuckGo if it’s not listed by visiting this link, and clicking "Add".
  • Set DuckDuckGo as default by clicking the three dots next to it and choosing "Make default".

For Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox and click the menu icon in the top right corner.
  • Select Settings.
  • Navigate to the Search section.
  • Choose DuckDuckGo from the list of available search engines. If not listed, visit this page to add DuckDuckGo.
  • Click Set as Default.

For Microsoft Edge

  • Open Edge and navigate to Settings.
  • Click Privacy, Search, and Services.
  • Scroll to Services and click on "Address bar and search".
  • Manage search engines.
  • Add DuckDuckGo if necessary, through the same process as Chrome.
  • Set DuckDuckGo as default.

For Safari

  • Open Safari and go to Preferences.
  • Select the Search tab.
  • Choose DuckDuckGo from the dropdown list of available search engines. If not present, you may need to add it manually via extensions or bookmarks.

Additional Tips for a Seamless Search Experience

Once you've set DuckDuckGo as your default search engine, consider bookmarking the page for quick access. Also, explore browser extensions or plugins that enhance your search experience and privacy.

Conclusion

Setting DuckDuckGo as your default search engine is a straightforward process that significantly boosts your privacy online. Whether you're using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari, the steps are simple and quick to execute. Take control of your online privacy today by switching to DuckDuckGo as your default search engine.

For more detailed guidance, visit this link for additional resources and tools to customize your search experience.

Happy searching with privacy and simplicity!

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