DuckDuckGo iOS installs spike 33% after Google's AI-heavy I/O announcements
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Summary
Following Google's AI-heavy Search overhaul announcements at I/O 2026, DuckDuckGo has seen a significant spike in iOS installs (up 33% week over week in the US) and increased traffic to its "No AI" search platform version (up 27.7%). The data suggests user backlash against Google's AI integration in search, driving privacy-conscious users to alternative search engines.
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Visits to the 'No AI' version of DuckDuckGo's search platform also jumped by up to 27.7 percent compared to the week prior.
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