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DuckDuckGo is a simple search engine that helps users find what they need quickly. The application works much like any other search engine, with a data entry field and results pages. The top of the search results page gives the user alternative options to narrow down their search with various meanings or suggestions. Below, each search result gives the user the title of the page and a short description with the keyword bolded. If the website has a logo or icon, that appears just beside it to the left. DuckDuckGo tries to filter out as much spam as possible, removing websites that exist purely for advertising purposes. Users can also add a DuckDuckGo search tool bar to their Firefox browser. DuckDuckGo provides a list of tech goodies that includes a calculator, !bang syntax, conversion tool, date and fact generators, geography tools, resources, IDs, property calculator, random result generator and a time sensitive generator that tells the user interesting things like the time in London or the tides in San Francisco.

DuckDuckGo was created by Gabriel Weinberg, the company’s current CEO. The team, which is located in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, also includes Advisor Jordan Kanarek. The search engine is designed to help users find what they need quickly and in fewer clicks.

DuckDuckGo operates much like any other search engine, however it offers a few fun extras. The various calculators and resources might come in handy for some users. The search engine also supplies users to links to zero-click information as well as less spam in search results. DuckDuckGo also states that the search engine does not track its users, giving them more privacy.

DuckDuckGo invites users with a clean, open design. The homepage features the red circle with a grinning, green bow tie wearing duck that is the search engine’s logo. Most of the website consists of white background with a few blue links along the bottom. The search tool bar is prominently displayed right at the center as soon as a new user arrives. The DuckDuckGo search results are very clean and do not bombard the user with advertisements.

DuckDuckGo is a search engine, which is not a tool that usually requires a log in. Anyone can use the website to search the web without an account. The site does not currently offer a log in feature for users. Although it might be a nice addition to be able to save favorite searches, this is really not a necessity for a search engine application.

Just like most other internet search engines, DuckDuckGo is available to all users for free. There are no subscription fees or charges for utilizing the site. Users can return and search as often as they like at no cost. This is definitely a plus to keep DuckDuckGo an attractive alternative to the much larger Google search engine.

DuckDuckGo performs much of the same functions as other search engines. The application might be more appealing to users who prefer a simple, clean search. DuckDuckGo does not cram advertisements in empty spaces and gives the user quality results as well as a few fun extra features.

• Search for any keyword on the web
• Utilize the fun DuckDuckGo calculators
• Discover helpful zero click resources
• Read through suggested alternative search terms
• Use the search engine without being tracked

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