DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search
Via TechCrunch AI
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 10:32PM
Summary
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.
