DuckDuckGo, Duck.ai, & VPN Icon

Download DuckDuckGo, Duck.ai, & VPN APK 5.245.1 arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 · Android 26+

By DuckDuckGo • Updated March 21, 2026
Tools arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 Native (Java/Kotlin) 104.92 MB
Download APK
Verified Safe

This is the arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 build of DuckDuckGo, Duck.ai, & VPN 5.245.1. Pick this build if your device's primary ABI matches.

File size: 104.9 MB   •   Min Android: 26   •   Target Android: 35   •   Version code: 52451000   •   Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin)   •   Permissions: 23

Screenshots

File Information

Package Namecom.duckduckgo.mobile.android
Version Name5.245.1
Version Code52451000
Architecturearm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Min Android VersionAndroid 26 (API 35)
Main Activitycom.duckduckgo.app.launch.Launcher
FrameworkNative (Java/Kotlin)
File Size104.92 MB
Signature (SHA1)FB119BAC72880025C2573A36F8FF5387EADA2923
File Hash (SHA256)f3ab10bcd6ca6b16c1b09ecb848d3e0ec73ee49d981accd3733727f0c397c6c9

What's New

What's new:
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
Download DuckDuckGo, Duck.ai, & VPN APK

Fast, free and safe download.

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).

Universal
Developer

Name: DuckDuckGo

See All Versions View on Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions about DuckDuckGo, Duck.ai, & VPN APK

This variant is built for devices that report `arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64` as their primary ABI. If your device's CPU matches, this is the smallest, fastest version to install.

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.