DuckDuckGo is a search engine that doesn't track your searches or build a profile of your behavior. It doesn't store personal information, and it doesn't follow you around the web with ads. The search results come from a combination of its own crawler and other sources, and the quality is good enough for everyday use. It also includes instant answers, a dark mode, and a browser extension that blocks trackers.

The company has expanded to offer a mobile browser and email protection services, all built around the same privacy-first approach. It's not as feature-rich as Google, and some advanced search operators don't work the same way, but for anyone who wants to search the web without being profiled, it's the most practical alternative. It's free, and there's no account required.