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Editors' Review · September 17, 2025

Enhance Your Firefox Privacy with DuckDuckGo Essentials

Enhance Your Firefox Privacy with DuckDuckGo EssentialsDuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials is a powerful add-on for Firefox that equips users with essential tools to browse the internet securely and privately. By employing advanced features like tracker detection and forced encryption, this add-on significantly reduces the risks associated with online privacy breaches. Users can expect a seamless experience as they navigate the web, with the add-on actively working to eliminate unwanted ads and protect sensitive information from potential threats such as malware.The extension integrates effortlessly into the Firefox browser, providing a user-friendly toolbar icon that displays a Privacy Grade rating for each website visited. This rating helps users quickly assess the level of privacy protection offered by different sites. With a lightweight footprint of only 702 kilobytes, DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials runs efficiently without straining system resources. It requires additional permissions to function optimally, ensuring maximum protection while browsing on Windows devices.DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials for Firefox 0/1
Pros:
  • Blocks hidden trackers.
  • Enforces encrypted connections.
  • Provides website privacy grading.
  • Lightweight, minimal system impact.
  • Simple, intuitive user interface.
Cons:
  • Lacks granular control over individual trackers.
  • No custom filter lists for blocking specific elements.
  • Does not offer built-in VPN or proxy support.
  • Limited customization of appearance or behavior.
  • No advanced security features like script blocking.
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DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials for Firefox 0/1

Technical

Title
DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials for Firefox 2024.1.19 for Windows
Requirements
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 8
Language
English
Available languages
English
License
Free
Latest update
Author
Mozilla
SHA-1
a77fa45c6e1d587bd9cae9c7ed193c85a355f6c7
Filename
DuckDuckGo_Privacy_Essentials_for_Firefox_V2024.1.19.xpi

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