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DuckDuckGo Browser can now block video ads, including YouTube's An unsubtle shot at Chrome. By Anna Washenko July 8, 2026 8:00 am EST DuckDuckGo announced that it can now block most video ads, particularly those on YouTube, when a video is playing in its browser. …
… We've seen quite a few posts on Reddit from people making the switch to DuckDuckGo after Google's announcements. "Google is force-feeding AI with no way to opt out," said DuckDuckGo CEO CEO Gabriel Weinberg. …
… DuckDuckGo, for instance, claimed its app installs soared after Google announced the changes. …
… DuckDuckGo, for instance, said it saw "a sustained surge" of installs after Google announced its Search overhaul. …
… After that announcement, DuckDuckGo experienced a surge in installs and usage of its no-AI search website, most likely from people looking for alternatives that won't try to force them to use artificial intelligence. …