DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search

Posted on May 27, 2026

Google 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.

Published: 2026-05-26T22:32:56+00:00