DuckDuckGo installs jump 30% as users flee Google’s AI‑driven search
After Google replaced classic blue‑link results with an AI‑powered answer agent at I/O 2026, DuckDuckGo reported U.S. app installs rising as much as 30% week‑over‑week, with iOS growth peaking at nearly 70%. The privacy‑focused search engine says users are gravitating to its AI‑free page to retain control.