May 27, 2026

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

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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.