Search for relevant content on the Internet by using the DuckDuckGo search engine from this handy, lightweight Firefox extension.
- DuckDuckGo Plus
- Version :1.1.1
- License :Freeware
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo Plus Description
If you browse the Internet on a regular basis, you probably understand the importance of having a reliable search engine at your fingertips, one that can provide you with relevant content whenever you want.
One of them is DuckDuckGo, famous for not using tracking services and providing you with raw results, not ones based on previous searches or your overall Internet browsing experience.
Access the DuckDuckGo search engine easily
This extension enables you to access the DuckDuckGo search engine without significant efforts, as you are not required to open a new tab or window, but type the keywords directly in the mini popup window.
Since it is a browser extension for Firefox, it is needless to say that DuckDuckGo Plus requires the host application to be installed on your computer before attempting to setup, use or configure it.
Several “Bangs” available
The DuckDuckGo search engine enables you to use a bunch of tags to narrow your search result spectrum by specifying the service you want to use. For instance, if you want to search for a certain picture on Google Images, you can append the “!gi” tag, or if you want to search for a Youtube video, you can use the “!yt” tag.
Although the application displays only a bunch of these tags in its mini popup window, there are a lot more that can be accessed on the search engine’s homepage and you can even suggest new ones.
Simple configuration menu
DuckDuckGo Plus comes with a simplistic configuration menu that can be accessed by navigating to the “Add-ons” tab of Firefox, then accessing the “Extensions” section and clicking the “Options” button.
Here you can set DuckDuckGo as your default search engine, toggle the toolbar’s visibility, enable a hotkey, set it to remember the last search in the popup, show suggestions as you type, remove Google marketing popups and show debug information.
Handy DuckDuckGo toolbar that brings the search engine at your fingertips
All things considered, DuckDuckGo Plus is a reliable extension that can help you access the DuckDuckGo search engine without considerable efforts directly from the website you’re visiting.
I have used Firefox with DDG for years until Jan. of 17 my nephew, who is a software engineer making a huge salary at Facebook in CA, was here visiting and convinced me to switch to Chrome. I haven’t been very happy with it. I still use DDG. I don’t know how to switch back to FF without messing up everything. Is there a site with simple steps on how to switch back to FF without losing most of my general settings? Does FF offer this info? Thank you!