DuckDuckGo's AI-free search saw nearly 28% more visits in the week following Google's insistence that people love AI mode
Summary
The PC Gamer article reports that DuckDuckGo’s AI-free search saw a notable increase in visits after Google promoted its AI mode. It cites a 22.7% average week-over-week rise on noai.duckduckgo.com from May 20–25, with a peak of 27.7%, and notes mobile app install growth in the US. It also highlights DuckDuckGo’s privacy stance and options to filter AI-generated content, framing a broader debate about AI-enabled search vs privacy-focused alternatives.