Brave vs DuckDuckGo
type: Article
description: Brave is a full-featured web browser with integrated privacy tools, ad blocking, and a built-in search engine, while DuckDuckGo is primarily a privacy-focused search engine accessible across any browser. Brave offers more comprehensive privacy protection at the browser level, whereas DuckDuckGo provides a lightweight search alternative that works everywhere.
language: en-US
date published: 2026-07-19T07:26:35.517Z
date created: 2026-07-19T07:26:35.517Z
date modified: 2026-08-04T09:00:38.050Z
content reference time: 2026-08-04T09:00:38.050Z
author: A Versus B
publisher: A Versus B
about: Brave Browser
about: DuckDuckGo Search Engine
abstract: Brave is a full-featured web browser with integrated privacy tools, ad blocking, and a built-in search engine, while DuckDuckGo is primarily a privacy-focused search engine accessible across any browser. Brave offers more comprehensive privacy protection at the browser level, whereas DuckDuckGo provides a lightweight search alternative that works everywhere.
text: Primary Function. Ad Blocking. AI Features. User Base. Cross-Browser Compatibility. Built-in VPN & Firewall. Cryptocurrency Wallet
conclusion text: Choose Brave if you want comprehensive, built-in privacy protection, browser speed optimization, crypto wallet integration, and AI assistance all in one application. Choose DuckDuckGo if you prefer a lightweight search-only solution, want flexibility to use it across multiple browsers, or need a simple alternative to Google Search without switching your entire browser.
additional property: Active Monthly Users
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 101 million | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Tracker Blocking Effectiveness
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 98% | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Built-in Ad Blocking
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Yes (Brave Shields) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Workspace Separation (Spaces)
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: No | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Native Split View Support
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: No | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Command Bar/Keyboard Navigation
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Limited | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Engine
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Chromium-based | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Cryptocurrency Integration
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Yes (BAT token rewards) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Built-in Ad Blocker
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Yes (native Shields) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Chromium/WebKit Version
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Chromium 147.0.7727.102 | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Cross-Platform Support
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 6 platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Raspberry Pi) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Battery Efficiency on macOS
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Good (Chromium overhead) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Tracker Blocking
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Third-party trackers, fingerprinting, scripts | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Latest Feature Update
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: v1.89.137 (Apr 2026) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Keyboard Lock API Support
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Yes (Chromium 147) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: User Base Size
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 100+ million users | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: 10+ million daily users
additional property: Release Date
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 2016 | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: 2008
  value reference: DuckDuckGo Search Engine
additional property: Chromium Version (Latest 2026)
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Chromium 147.0.7727.102 | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: Not applicable
additional property: Browser-Level Ad Blocking
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Yes, enabled by default | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: No, search-only
additional property: Integrated VPN/Firewall
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Yes, built-in | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: Not available
additional property: AI Assistant Available
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Brave Leo (free, integrated) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: Duck AI with voice chat (2026)
additional property: Cross-Browser Compatibility
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Brave browser required; Brave Search available elsewhere | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: All browsers supported
additional property: Memory Usage (Typical Idle State)
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: ~180-220 MB | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Page Load Time (Real-World Average)
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: ~950 ms | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Privacy Features (Built-in Count)
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Ad blocker, tracker blocking, HTTPS enforcement, fingerprint protection (4) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Customization Options (UI + Behavior)
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Basic theme and extension settings | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Latest Release Year
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 2026 (v1.89.137, April 2026) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Session/Workspace Management
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Standard tab restoration on restart | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Learning Curve for New Users
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Minimal - works effectively out of box | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Chromium Engine Version (April 2026)
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Chromium 147.0.7727.102 | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Global Browser Market Share
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 3.5% | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Memory Usage per 10 Tabs
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: ~500MB | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Average Page Load Speed
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 2.1s (with blocking) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: User Data Collection
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: None; privacy-first | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Native Ad Blocking
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Yes (built-in) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Bandwidth Savings from Blocking
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 35-45% | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Google Services Integration
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Partial (manual workarounds) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Average Page Load Time
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 1.8s | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Memory Usage (10 open tabs, idle)
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: ~200 MB | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Built-in Ad/Tracker Blocking
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 95%+ | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Tab Management Features
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Tab grouping, standard organization | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Native AI Assistant
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: No (extensions required) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Cryptocurrency Wallet
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Yes (Brave Wallet + BAT rewards) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: Not available
additional property: Release Date / Maturity
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 2016 (stable, mature) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Page Load Speed vs Chrome
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: +27% (faster) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Ad/Tracker Blocking Coverage
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 100% (default Shields) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Platforms Supported
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 5 (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Built-in AI Features
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: Leo AI (optional paid) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
additional property: Memory Usage (Idle)
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Brave Browser: 220 MB | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A
interactivity type: active
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teaches: How to choose between Brave Browser and DuckDuckGo Search Engine
genre: Software

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caption: Brave vs DuckDuckGo — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B

A Versus B
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Brave Browser
type: SoftwareApplication
alternate name: BB
language: en-US
description: Privacy-first Chromium browser with built-in ad blocking and BAT rewards
subject of: Brave vs DuckDuckGo

DuckDuckGo Search Engine
type: SoftwareApplication
alternate name: DSE
alternate name: Duckduckgo Search Engine
language: en-US
description: Privacy-first search engine with zero user tracking, available as standalone service or browser extension across all platforms.
subject of: Brave vs DuckDuckGo

Brave vs DuckDuckGo — Structured Comparison Data
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description: Machine-readable comparison dataset for Brave vs DuckDuckGo. Contains 88 attribute comparisons, 4 FAQ pairs.
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license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
creator: A Versus B
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Brave vs DuckDuckGo — Attribute Category Vocabulary
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Web Standards
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Security
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faq
type: FAQPage
language: en-US
is accessible for free: true
conditions of access: Free
date modified: 2026-08-04T09:00:38.050Z
author: A Versus B
publisher: A Versus B
is part of: brave-vs-duckduckgo
main entity: Is DuckDuckGo as good as Google for searching?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: DuckDuckGo is comparable to Google for many common searches but falls short for complex, contextual, or hyper-local queries. For most everyday searches — Wikipedia lookups, product research, navigational queries ("Amazon login"), recipe searches, and direct factual questions — DuckDuckGo returns quality results that match or approach Google's. DuckDuckGo's Instant Answers (direct fact boxes from Wolfram Alpha, Wikipedia, and other curated sources) are excellent for math, unit conversions, weather, and definitional queries. Where DuckDuckGo lags: breaking news and time-sensitive search (Google's freshness algorithms and news indexing are superior), hyper-local business results (Google Maps integration and local index depth), and complex multi-word queries where Google's natural language understanding (BERT/Gemini) extracts intent more accurately. DuckDuckGo's Bangs feature (!g to search Google, !yt for YouTube, !amz for Amazon) provides a practical escape hatch when DuckDuckGo doesn't return what you need — the best of both worlds.
    language: en-US
main entity: Is Brave Browser actually private?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes — Brave is among the most private mainstream browsers available and significantly more private than Chrome, Edge, or Safari out of the box. Brave's Shields block third-party trackers and ads at the network layer (blocked requests never leave your device), randomize browser fingerprint data to prevent cross-site identification, and upgrade connections to HTTPS automatically. An EFF CoverYourTracks test on Brave typically shows "strong protection" against web tracking — one of the best results among popular browsers. Where privacy limits exist: Brave is Chromium-based (Google's open-source browser engine), and while Brave strips Google-specific components, some users prefer Firefox for philosophical reasons. Brave's default search engine (Brave Search) is independent; if you switch to Google search within Brave, Google still sees your search queries (though not tied to a Google account). For maximum anonymity on specific sessions, Brave's Tor Private Windows add onion routing. Brave does not sell user data — its business model is opt-in advertising via Brave Rewards, which is explicitly anonymous.
    language: en-US
main entity: Should I use Brave or Chrome?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Brave is the better choice for most users who prioritize privacy and performance. On privacy: Brave blocks trackers by default that Chrome allows (Chrome relies on Google's Privacy Sandbox, which protects less comprehensively than Brave Shields). On performance: Brave's ad and tracker blocking means fewer network requests, which measurably improves page load times (2-5x faster on heavily ad-supported sites in Brave's benchmarks). On compatibility: Brave is Chromium-based, so all Chrome extensions work on Brave, and nearly every website renders identically. Chrome's advantages over Brave: Chrome's integration with Google Account, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google services is tighter (though Brave supports Chrome extensions for Google services). Google Chrome syncing is more mature than Brave's sync. For users whose life runs on Google Workspace and who are comfortable with Google's data practices, Chrome is convenient. For users who want to minimize data sharing with Google and advertisers, Brave provides meaningfully better privacy with zero compatibility sacrifice.
    language: en-US
main entity: What are DuckDuckGo Bangs and how do they work?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: DuckDuckGo Bangs are shorthand search redirects that instantly send your search to a specific website. Type a bang followed by your query in DuckDuckGo's search bar, and DuckDuckGo redirects the search to that site's internal search. Examples: "!g python tutorial" redirects to Google with "python tutorial"; "!yt funny cats" redirects to YouTube; "!amz wireless headphones" redirects to Amazon; "!wiki climate change" redirects to Wikipedia; "!so javascript array" redirects to Stack Overflow; "!maps coffee near me" redirects to Google Maps. DuckDuckGo maintains 13,500+ bang shortcuts covering major websites, regional variations, niche databases, and academic sources (!pub for PubMed, !scholar for Google Scholar, !gh for GitHub). Bangs are processed client-side before the search reaches DuckDuckGo's servers — your query and the bang redirect are never logged. This makes Bangs a practical way to use DuckDuckGo as your default search engine while retaining quick access to Google or other services when needed, without compromising privacy on most searches.
    language: en-US

How to Choose Between Brave Browser and DuckDuckGo Search Engine
type: HowTo
description: Brave is a full-featured web browser with integrated privacy tools, ad blocking, and a built-in search engine, while DuckDuckGo is primarily a privacy-focused search engine accessible across any browser. Brave offers more comprehensive privacy protection at the browser level, whereas DuckDuckGo provides a lightweight search alternative that works everywhere.
language: en-US
total time: PT3M
step: Consider: Primary Function
step: Consider: Ad Blocking
step: Consider: AI Features
step: Consider: User Base
step: Consider: Cross-Browser Compatibility
step: Consider: Built-in VPN & Firewall
step: Consider: Cryptocurrency Wallet
tool: A Versus B Comparison Guide
tip: HowToTip
  text: Choose Brave if you want comprehensive, built-in privacy protection, browser speed optimization, crypto wallet integration, and AI assistance all in one application. Choose DuckDuckGo if you prefer a lightweight search-only solution, want flexibility to use it across multiple browsers, or need a simple alternative to Google Search without switching your entire browser.

Consider: Primary Function
type: HowToStep
position: 1
text: Primary Function: Brave Browser has Full web browser with Chromium base, while DuckDuckGo Search Engine has Search engine (web-accessible).

Consider: Ad Blocking
type: HowToStep
position: 2
text: Ad Blocking: Brave Browser has Built-in ad & tracker blocker enabled by default, while DuckDuckGo Search Engine has Search ads only (no browser-level blocking).

Consider: AI Features
type: HowToStep
position: 3
text: AI Features: Brave Browser has Brave Leo AI assistant integrated in browser, while DuckDuckGo Search Engine has Duck AI with voice chat capability (2026).

Consider: User Base
type: HowToStep
position: 4
text: User Base: Brave Browser has 100+ million users (2026), while DuckDuckGo Search Engine has 10+ million daily users (est.).

Consider: Cross-Browser Compatibility
type: HowToStep
position: 5
text: Cross-Browser Compatibility: Brave Browser has Brave browser only (can use Brave Search in others), while DuckDuckGo Search Engine has Works with any browser, set as default.

Consider: Built-in VPN & Firewall
type: HowToStep
position: 6
text: Built-in VPN & Firewall: Brave Browser has Yes, included with Brave, while DuckDuckGo Search Engine has Not available.

Consider: Cryptocurrency Wallet
type: HowToStep
position: 7
text: Cryptocurrency Wallet: Brave Browser has Brave Wallet (multi-chain) built-in, while DuckDuckGo Search Engine has Not available.

claimreview
type: ClaimReview
language: en-US
is accessible for free: true
conditions of access: Free
claim reviewed: Brave Browser is better than DuckDuckGo Search Engine
review body: Brave is a full-featured web browser with integrated privacy tools, ad blocking, and a built-in search engine, while DuckDuckGo is primarily a privacy-focused search engine accessible across any browser. Brave offers more comprehensive privacy protection at the browser level, whereas DuckDuckGo provides a lightweight search alternative that works everywhere.
date published: 2026-07-19
date modified: 2026-08-04
review rating: Rating
  rating: MIXTURE
  best rating: TRUE
  worst rating: FALSE
  alternate name: Depends on use case — see analysis
author: A Versus B
publisher: A Versus B
item reviewed: Brave Browser is better than DuckDuckGo Search Engine
  type: Claim
  language: en-US
  text: Brave is a full-featured web browser with integrated privacy tools, ad blocking, and a built-in search engine, while DuckDuckGo is primarily a privacy-focused search engine accessible across any browser. Brave offers more comprehensive privacy protection at the browser level, whereas DuckDuckGo prov
  author: Internet consensus
  appearance: brave-vs-duckduckgo
  first appearance: brave-vs-duckduckgo

Cryptocurrency Rewards
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: BAT token (Brave Rewards program) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Tab Organization Features
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: Standard tabs (extension support) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Chrome Extension Compatibility
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 100% | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Global Market Share
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 1.5% | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Page Load Speed (Speedometer 3.0)
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 78 points | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Memory Usage (Single Tab, Idle)
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 280 MB | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Available Extensions
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 180,000+ (Chrome Store) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Built-in Ad Blocking Coverage
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: ~70% | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Active Users Worldwide
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 50+ million | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

User Data Profiling for Ads
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: None (data not shared with advertisers) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Cross-Site Tracking Prevention
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: Strong fingerprint blocking + tracker blocking | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Browser Market Share
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 1.5% | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Search Engine Market Share
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: N/A (not a search engine) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Tracking Protection Coverage
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: Blocks ~95% of tracking requests | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Cross-Browser Support
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: Brave browser only (1 browser) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Search Index Size
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: N/A (not a search engine) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

BAT Cryptocurrency Earnings Potential
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 0.5 to 5 USD per month (depends on ad views) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Installation Size
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: ~95 MB (full browser) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Data Collection
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: Zero browsing data collection | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Monthly Active Users
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 50-60 million | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Native AI Features
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: None (third-party only) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Default Privacy Stance
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: Maximum (no telemetry, blocking enabled) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Optional Premium Cost
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: $0 (optional Brave Search premium: $10/month) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Memory Usage (Baseline)
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: ~280 MB (idle) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Development Stage
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: Stable/Production (since 2016) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Battery Life (MacBook Pro, 8-hour test)
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 4.2 hours | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

RAM Usage (10 tabs open)
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 450 MB | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Default Ad Blocking
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: Yes, enabled by default | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Platform Availability
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 5 platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Cryptocurrency Rewards Program
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: Yes, BAT token rewards | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Third-Party Cookie Blocking
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: Shields default (blocks trackers) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Extension Ecosystem Size
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: ~13,000 Chrome extensions supported | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Page Load Speed Improvement
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 20-30% faster (ad blocking) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Trackers Blocked Per Day (Average User)
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 500-2000 (default blocking) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Memory Usage (Idle, 10 tabs)
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 250-290 MB | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Supported Platforms
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 6 platforms (macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, iPad) | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Extension Compatibility
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: Chrome Web Store compatible | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Privacy Shield Customization Per Site
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: 5 granular shield levels | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

Split-Screen/Tab Organization Features
type: PropertyValue
value: Brave Browser: Standard horizontal tabs only | DuckDuckGo Search Engine: N/A

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Brave Browser — Wikipedia
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DuckDuckGo Search Engine — Wikipedia
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Compare Brave Browser vs DuckDuckGo Search Engine
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Browser Market Share
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Adoption

Search Engine Market Share
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Adoption

Tracking Protection Coverage
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Privacy

Cross-Browser Support
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Compatibility

Search Index Size
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Performance

BAT Cryptocurrency Earnings Potential
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Revenue

Installation Size
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Resource Footprint

Data Collection
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Privacy

Monthly Active Users
type: PropertyValue
value reference: User Base

Native AI Features
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Features

Default Privacy Stance
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Privacy

Optional Premium Cost
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Pricing

Memory Usage (Baseline)
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Performance

Development Stage
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Maturity

Battery Life (MacBook Pro, 8-hour test)
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Performance

RAM Usage (10 tabs open)
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Performance

Default Ad Blocking
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Privacy & Security

Platform Availability
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Compatibility

Cryptocurrency Rewards Program
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Features

Third-Party Cookie Blocking
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Privacy & Security

Extension Ecosystem Size
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Extensibility

Page Load Speed Improvement
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Performance

Trackers Blocked Per Day (Average User)
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Privacy

Memory Usage (Idle, 10 tabs)
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Performance

Supported Platforms
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Compatibility

Extension Compatibility
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Features

Privacy Shield Customization Per Site
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Privacy

Split-Screen/Tab Organization Features
type: PropertyValue
value reference: Productivity