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.
Add-on stats
Risk impact: Low risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Size: 6.89K
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Add-on summary
A simple extension for the New tab to redirect to DuckDuckGo's search engine.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Allows users to set DuckDuckGo as the default search engine instead of Bing or Google
- Helps to avoid the cluttered Microsoft Bing new tab page
- Easy installation and setup after initial issues
- Provides a solution for privacy-conscious users who dislike data collection
- Positive user experience with the extension's functionality
Cons
- Microsoft Edge automatically turns off the extension upon installation
- Requires permissions that may concern users regarding data privacy
- New tab takes some time to load, potentially causing typing issues
- Initial installation can face warnings or failures
Most mentioned
- Issues with Edge turning off the extension
- Concerns about extension permissions and data access
- Users appreciate the ability to customize their new tab experience
- Praise for the functionality and usability of the extension
- Frustration with Microsoft's default new tab page
User reviews
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
I've used the DuckDuckGo search engine for years instead of Google or Bing because it doesn't censor your search results like the other two. Nice try turning it off on installing the extension, but I turned it back on. I don't mind using Bing for most searches, but when I'm searching a touchy subject I will still use DuckDuckGo.
by Marie, 2023-06-20
Brilliant
by Vicki, 2023-05-15
Add-on safety
Risk impact
New Tab DuckDuckGo Redirect requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
New Tab DuckDuckGo Redirect has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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