This is the universal build of DuckDuckGo, Duck.ai, & VPN 5.245.1. It contains native libraries for every CPU architecture (arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64), so it installs on any Android device. The trade-off is size — it's larger than per-architecture variants. Pick this one if you're unsure which CPU your phone has, or if you plan to share the APK with multiple devices.
File size: 60.0 MB • Min Android: 26 • Target Android: 35 • Version code: 52451000 • Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin) • Permissions: 23
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File Information
| Package Name | com.duckduckgo.mobile.android |
|---|---|
| Version Name | 5.245.1 |
| Version Code | 52451000 |
| Architecture | Universal |
| Min Android Version | Android 26 (API 35) |
| Main Activity | com.duckduckgo.app.launch.Launcher |
| Framework | Native (Java/Kotlin) |
| File Size | 60.01 MB |
| Signature (SHA1) | FB119BAC72880025C2573A36F8FF5387EADA2923 |
| File Hash (SHA256) | 059547ab5f5d524ec62c81ddeef206326d3a4b3c11b334af51126b62f8f6d2f5 |
What's New
What's new:
Bug fixes and other improvements
Bug fixes and other improvements
App Description
At DuckDuckGo, we believe the best way to protect your personal information from hackers, scammers, and privacy-invasive companies is to stop it from being collected at all. That's why millions of people choose DuckDuckGo over Chrome and other browsers to search and browse online. Our built-in search engine is like Google but never tracks your searches. And our browsing protections, such as ad tracker blocking and cookie blocking, help stop other companies from collecting your data. Oh, and our browser is free — we make money from privacy-respecting search ads, not by exploiting your data. Take back control of your personal information with the browser designed for data protection, not data collection.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Protect Your Searches by Default: DuckDuckGo Search comes built-in, so you can easily search online without being tracked.
Shield Your Browsing History: Our 3rd-Party Tracker Loading Protection blocks most trackers before they load, greatly exceeding what most popular browsers offer by default.
Secure Your Email (Optional): Use Email Protection to block most email trackers and hide your existing email address with @duck.com addresses.
Watch YouTube Videos Without Targeted Ads: Duck Player protects you from targeted ads and cookies with a distraction-free interface that incorporates YouTube’s strictest privacy settings for embedded video.
Automatically Enforce Encryption: Shield your data from network and Wi-Fi snoopers by forcing many sites to use an HTTPS connection.
Protect Your Personal Information in Other Apps: Block most hidden trackers in other apps around the clock (even while you’re sleeping) and prevent 3rd-party companies from invading your privacy with App Tracking Protection. This feature uses a VPN connection but is not a VPN. It works locally on your device and does not collect personal data.
Escape Fingerprinting: Make it harder for companies to create a unique identifier for you by blocking attempts to combine info about your browser and device.
Sync and Back Up Securely (Optional): Sync encrypted bookmarks and passwords across your devices.
Clear your tabs and browsing data in a flash with the Fire Button.
Banish cookie pop-ups and automatically set your preferences to minimize cookies and maximize privacy.
And many more protections not available on most browsers, even in private browsing mode, including protection from link tracking, Global Privacy Control (GPC), and more.
PRIVACY PRO
Subscribe to Privacy Pro for:
Our VPN: Secure your connection on up to 5 devices.
Personal Information Removal: Find and remove personal info from sites that store and sell it (access on desktop).
Identity Theft Restoration: If your identity is stolen, we’ll help restore it.
Privacy Pro Pricing & Terms
Payment will be charged automatically to your Google Account until you cancel, which you can do in app settings. You have the option to provide an email address to activate your subscription on other devices, and we will only use that email address to verify your subscription. For terms of service and privacy policy, visit
duckduckgo.com/pro/privacy-terms
You don't need to wait to take control of your personal information! Join the millions of people using DuckDuckGo to protect their everyday searching, browsing, and emailing.
Read more about our free Tracking Protections at
help.duckduckgo.com/privacy/web-tracking-protections
Privacy Policy:
duckduckgo.com/privacy/
Terms of Service:
duckduckgo.com/terms
Note about 3rd-Party Tracker Protection and Search Ads: while there are some limitations following search ad clicks, viewing ads on DuckDuckGo search is anonymous. Learn more here
help.duckduckgo.com/privacy/web-tracking-protections
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Protect Your Searches by Default: DuckDuckGo Search comes built-in, so you can easily search online without being tracked.
Shield Your Browsing History: Our 3rd-Party Tracker Loading Protection blocks most trackers before they load, greatly exceeding what most popular browsers offer by default.
Secure Your Email (Optional): Use Email Protection to block most email trackers and hide your existing email address with @duck.com addresses.
Watch YouTube Videos Without Targeted Ads: Duck Player protects you from targeted ads and cookies with a distraction-free interface that incorporates YouTube’s strictest privacy settings for embedded video.
Automatically Enforce Encryption: Shield your data from network and Wi-Fi snoopers by forcing many sites to use an HTTPS connection.
Protect Your Personal Information in Other Apps: Block most hidden trackers in other apps around the clock (even while you’re sleeping) and prevent 3rd-party companies from invading your privacy with App Tracking Protection. This feature uses a VPN connection but is not a VPN. It works locally on your device and does not collect personal data.
Escape Fingerprinting: Make it harder for companies to create a unique identifier for you by blocking attempts to combine info about your browser and device.
Sync and Back Up Securely (Optional): Sync encrypted bookmarks and passwords across your devices.
Clear your tabs and browsing data in a flash with the Fire Button.
Banish cookie pop-ups and automatically set your preferences to minimize cookies and maximize privacy.
And many more protections not available on most browsers, even in private browsing mode, including protection from link tracking, Global Privacy Control (GPC), and more.
PRIVACY PRO
Subscribe to Privacy Pro for:
Our VPN: Secure your connection on up to 5 devices.
Personal Information Removal: Find and remove personal info from sites that store and sell it (access on desktop).
Identity Theft Restoration: If your identity is stolen, we’ll help restore it.
Privacy Pro Pricing & Terms
Payment will be charged automatically to your Google Account until you cancel, which you can do in app settings. You have the option to provide an email address to activate your subscription on other devices, and we will only use that email address to verify your subscription. For terms of service and privacy policy, visit
duckduckgo.com/pro/privacy-terms
You don't need to wait to take control of your personal information! Join the millions of people using DuckDuckGo to protect their everyday searching, browsing, and emailing.
Read more about our free Tracking Protections at
help.duckduckgo.com/privacy/web-tracking-protections
Privacy Policy:
duckduckgo.com/privacy/
Terms of Service:
duckduckgo.com/terms
Note about 3rd-Party Tracker Protection and Search Ads: while there are some limitations following search ad clicks, viewing ads on DuckDuckGo search is anonymous. Learn more here
help.duckduckgo.com/privacy/web-tracking-protections
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APK Permissions 23
- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.CAMERA
- android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ORIGIN
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
- android.permission.INTERNET
- android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
- android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
- android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
- android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- com.android.vending.BILLING
- com.duckduckgo.mobile.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
APK Verified
The cryptographic signature guarantees that the file is safe to install and was not tampered with in any way.
Other Variants
This release has multiple variants (e.g. diff architectures).
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Frequently Asked Questions about DuckDuckGo, Duck.ai, & VPN APK
This is the universal variant — a single APK that contains native libraries for every CPU architecture. It installs on any Android device but is larger than per-architecture variants.
Yes — the APK's signature has been cryptographically verified against the publisher's signing key. The SHA-256 hash is shown in the File Information panel so you can independently confirm the file matches the original release.
Android 26 (API level 35) or newer. Older devices will refuse the install.
Install a free app like 'CPU-Z' or 'Droid Hardware Info' from the Play Store and look at the ABI / Instruction Set row. Most phones made after 2017 are arm64-v8a; if in doubt, download the universal variant.
All variants are functionally identical — same features, same version. They differ only in which CPU architectures the native code is compiled for, and (sometimes) which screen densities the included graphics target. Pick the one that matches your device for the smallest install size, or pick 'Universal' if you're unsure.