DuckDuckGo vs Meta
Based on our analysis, DuckDuckGo is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | DuckDuckGo | Meta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | B+ · 84/100 | F · 22/100 |
| What they collect | Positive (91) | Concern (12) |
| Who they share it with | Positive (80) | Concern (18) |
| What you can do | Positive (85) | Concern (30) |
| What they promise | Positive (78) | Mixed (38) |
In plain English — DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo genuinely doesn't build a profile of your searches or browsing — the policy is short because the collection is genuinely minimal — but it's a US company, ad clicks are routed through Microsoft's network, and optional features like Email Protection require you to hand over personal data under a separate policy.
View full analysis →In plain English — Meta
Meta collects almost everything about you across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Threads, shares it with advertisers, and keeps it indefinitely — including your AI chat conversations which now fuel ad targeting.
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