DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search
Quick Take
Following Google's 2026 Search overhaul that replaced traditional links with AI agents, DuckDuckGo has seen a 30% increase in app installs. Users are actively seeking alternatives to what they perceive as being 'force-fed' Google's AI-driven search results.
Key Points
- Google's Search overhaul introduced AI agents, replacing traditional blue links.
- DuckDuckGo app installs surged by 30% in response to user backlash.
- Users are rejecting Google's AI-driven search, seeking more control.
- The shift indicates a growing demand for alternative search engines.
Article Excerpt
From source RSS / original summaryGoogle overhauled Search at I/O 2026, replacing blue links with AI agents. The backlash has been swift. DuckDuckGo app installs spiked 30% as users seek a way out.
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