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DuckDuckGo installs surge 33% after Google I/O

5/27/2026

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  • DuckDuckGo experienced a surge in U.S. user activity after Google’s I/O announcements.
  • iOS app installs rose 33% week over week, hitting a 69.9% peak on May 25.
  • U.S. installs grew 18.1% week over week, peaking at 30.5% on May 25, while AI-free site visits rose 22.7% to 27.7% on May 24.
  • Growth continued through Memorial Day weekend.
  • CEO Gabriel Weinberg said DuckDuckGo doesn't collect search histories or chats for AI training, emphasizing privacy.