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Robin Schlinkert
DuckDuckGo App Tracking Protection — The easy way to block trackers lurking in your Android apps
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How creepy is it that apps send personal data to dozens of tracking companies, thousands of times per day? Our all-in-one privacy solution on Android now comes with protection that block third-party trackers from watching you in apps they don't own
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Robin Schlinkert
Hi PH, Did you know that a phone with 35 apps (like the average person has) can experience between 1,000-2,000 tracking attempts every day and contact 70+ different tracking companies? That's why we're excited to share that App Tracking Protection is now open for all Android users. It’s a beta feature in DuckDuckGo for Android that helps block 3rd-party trackers in your apps, even when you’re not using them. You may have heard of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT), a feature for iPhones and iPads that asks users whether they want to allow third-party app tracking or not in each of their apps (with the majority of people choosing “not”). But most smartphone users worldwide actually use Android. So, we’re offering Android users something even more powerful: enable our App Tracking Protection and we'll automatically block all the hidden trackers we can identify as blockable across your apps. If you don't already use DuckDuckGo, give it a download: https://duckduckgo.com/app. We’ve simplified multiple privacy protections like search, browsing, email, and more and built them into a single, all-in-one solution that helps protect you and your personal information. Once downloaded, you can enable App Tracking Protection in the settings menu and start blocking third-party trackers. Thanks! Robin
George Novik
@robinschlinkert Great to hear about App Tracking Protection for Android users! Can you explain how it differs from Apple's ATT feature?
Sibu Sahu
Launching soon!
@robinschlinkert Thanks for sharing, Robin! App Tracking Protection on DuckDuckGo for Android is a powerful tool for privacy protection. 🦆🛡️
Anthara Fairooz Choudhury
@robinschlinkert Thank you for sharing, Robin! DuckDuckGo's App Tracking Protection for Android is a robust privacy protection tool.
Mehdi Rifai
Congrats on the launch! When is the iOS app due?
Robin Schlinkert
@mehdi_rifai Thanks! We're currently investigating what is / isn't possible on iOS - so stay tuned!
Pranab Buragohain
Wow! Congrats on the launch. Is this DuckDuckGo's first Product Hunt launch? You guys are super popular anyway. Thanks for advocating privacy and security!
Jim Engine
That's impressive. And thanks @robinschlinkert for teaching me about this crazy fact: "1,000-2,000 tracking attempts every day and contact 70+ different tracking companies". More people should know this and we would see a huge shift of users towards apps like DuckDuckGo.
Ketan Pandey
Impressive! Do you have plans for something similar for iOS platform?
Aitor Viana
@ketan_design Thanks! We're currently what's possible on iOS, stay tuned!
George Novik
Wow, DuckDuckGo is a game-changer! Finally, a simple and effective way to protect my privacy on Android. Thanks for bringing this essential tool to us!
Yakov Mamontov
Sounds very Good! But I have one question, is root access necessary for the full operation of the application?
Aitor Viana
@capator No, root access is not necessary
Kemal Karatas
DuckDuckGo initiated to protect privacy at the right time and place. When customers understand that privacy is a human right, people appreciate it. Communities will get more power against big tech companies.
Johny burg
Much helpful tool. Congratulations on the launch.
Charlie Charles
Such a great product and the need of the hour. Congratulations on the launch.
Richard Gao
Glad to see Duckduckgo on here!
Arlind Berisha
Congratulations on the launch!
Gurudeep Shrotriya
A very good step in enhancing security...good work guys
Isha Varma
A great initiative towards privacy and personal data protection. Congratulations on the launch!
Teena Azad
Congrats on launch :)
Viktor Kudriavtsev
I use DuckDuckGo, I love everything about it
Dunja Klisić
Congratulations! App Tracking Protection looks amazing - I'm really curious to see its impact on behaviour of apps I'm using/adds I'm seeing. Is it necessary for the app to be open in the background so trackers can be prevented?
Aahan Roy
I've been using DuckDuckGo from a very long, no doubt it's the best browser so far!
Kunal Mishra
Long time user of duck duck go here. Congratulations on the launch!
kunal namji
you guys are already very popular, Very great job!