New Tab DuckDuckGo Redirect
New tab redirects to DuckDuckGo's search engine.
New Tab DuckDuckGo Redirect - Edge Add-On
"New Tab DuckDuckGo Redirect" is an easy-to-use Microsoft Edge add-on made to increase your browsing efficiency. This extension changes your browser's home page each time a new tab is opened, automatically directing you to the DuckDuckGo search engine. This hassle-free tool is made for anyone who prefers using DuckDuckGo for their search queries.
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User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Redirects new tab to DuckDuckGo instead of Bing or Google
- Helps avoid cluttered new tab page with unwanted content
- Functionality remains consistent and works flawlessly after setup
- Provides a privacy-focused alternative for users discontent with other search engines
- Simple installation process.
Cons
- Microsoft Edge automatically turns off the extension after installation
- Users need to reactivate the extension frequently, leading to frustration
- There are concerns about data access permissions that may not align with DuckDuckGo's privacy ethos
- Initial installation can fail or show warnings making it confusing for users
Most mentioned
- Microsoft Edge disabling the extension automatically
- Successful redirection to DuckDuckGo
- User frustration with searching options on Google and Bing
- Excellent privacy features of DuckDuckGo compared to mainstream search engines
- Simple and effective solution for a better browsing experience
User reviews
Was using the now-terrible Google Search for a New Tab.
Whoever there decided to take away our ability to choose how many results per page could be 100 or 50, down to 10, should be FIRED.
No one likes that. Google Search has become totally unuseable.
So glad that I found this!
Now I have my New Page set to DDG. And my start pages set to Yahoo Mail & DDG. No more Google!
And I'm with the other Reviewers.....Edge immediately shut this Extension OFF on me, but I have it set to provide messages, I immediately turned it back ON.
Actually no more Google & no more Bing. This is happily working flawlessly. Thank you!
by Jennifer, 2025-01-26
Me gustaría saber por qué Microsoft Edge desactiva automáticamente esta extensión. Su funcionamiento es adecuado y cumple con mis expectativas, pero resulta muy molesto tener que activarla continuamente. Considero que este problema debería corregirse para mejorar la experiencia del usuario. Si la situación persiste, me veré obligado a desinstalarla, aunque lamento que esto sea causado por un comportamiento que parece estar fuera del control de los desarrolladores de la extensión. Espero que Microsoft pueda abordar este inconveniente de manera oportuna.
by Elder, 2025-01-01
I also had the issue of MS Edge turning off the extension but the first time I attempted to download it threw a warning and failed. The second attempt was successful. It also still fails to be enabled upon installation.
After enabling, I adjusted the extension setting to "Allow this extension to read and change all your data on websites you visit" to On Click from All Websites, it appears to do exactly what I wanted. This extension should not need to read nor change my data. Please explain the necessity for this setting with this extension. Giving the extension the ability to read/change data goes against what I understand to be the purpose of using DuckDuckGo. I apologize if this is just the default for all Edge extensions. If that is the case, you might want to explain this behavior in the description of New Tab DuckDuckGo Redirect to assuage user's fears and the steps to adjust the setting to be more secure. I'd give 5 stars were that the case.
by Wayne, 2023-06-24
Add-on safety
Risk impact
New Tab DuckDuckGo Redirect requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Medium Can alter new tab settings; fairly benign but with some capability to affect user experience.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of New Tab DuckDuckGo Redirect. Use it at your own risk.
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- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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