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BravevsDuckDuckGo Browserin 2026

Both block by default; choose Brave when you also want Chrome extensions and configurable shields, and DuckDuckGo when you want fewer decisions to make.

33 documented facts compared 20 differ 13 identical
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Head-to-head: Brave versus DuckDuckGo Browser

Brave

Brave Software · United States

DuckDuckGo Browser

DuckDuckGo · United States

Brave: A Chromium browser with native Shields blocking, optional privacy services, and Chrome extension compatibility.

DuckDuckGo Browser: A privacy-first browser that blocks trackers, ads, and cookie pop-ups by default and deliberately ships no third-party extension store.

Key facts, on one axis

  • Yes
  • Partial
  • No
Chromium
Engine
System WebView
Built in
Blocks trackers identical
Built in
Built in
Anti-fingerprinting identical
Built in
Built in
Native ad blocking identical
Built in
Supported
Chrome Web Store
Unsupported
Built in
Sync across devices identical
Built in
Brave Search
Default search
DuckDuckGo
macWinLinAndiOS
Platforms 5 vs 4 of 5
macWinLinAndiOS
4
Privacy & tracking /4
4
2.5
Extensions /4
0
8.5
Workflow & tabs /11
1
5
Platforms /5
4

A count of the capabilities each record documents in that category - half a point for partial support. It is a shape, not a score: BrowserPedia does not rank browsers.

Brave profile Full records DuckDuckGo Browser profile

What actually differs

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  • Chrome Web Store

    Only in Brave · Extensions

  • Manifest V3

    Only in Brave · Extensions

  • Manifest V2

    Only in Brave · Extensions

  • Vertical tabs

    Only in Brave · Workflow & tabs

  • Tab trees

    Only in Brave · Workflow & tabs

  • Split view

    Only in Brave · Workflow & tabs

Brave vs DuckDuckGo Browser: every documented fact

Each row is a field from the two browser records. Open a row to read the documented note and its source. Categorical rows carry no colour, because one engine is not better than another.

33 documented facts · 20 differ · 13 identical

Fact
Brave
DuckDuckGo Browser

Privacy & tracking

built in
4/4
4/4

Extensions

built in
2.5/4
0/4

Workflow & tabs

built in
8.5/11
1/11

Platforms

built in
5/5
4/5

Foundation

Brave vs DuckDuckGo Browser: common questions

Do Brave and DuckDuckGo Browser use the same browser engine?
No. Brave renders with Chromium and DuckDuckGo Browser renders with Webview. That means they can differ on site compatibility and on which extension ecosystem they support.
Which blocks trackers by default, Brave or DuckDuckGo Browser?
Both Brave and DuckDuckGo Browser document tracker blocking enabled by default.
Can Brave and DuckDuckGo Browser run Chrome extensions?
Brave documents Chrome Web Store support; DuckDuckGo Browser does not.
Does Brave or DuckDuckGo Browser have vertical tabs?
Brave documents built-in vertical tabs; DuckDuckGo Browser does not.
What platforms do Brave and DuckDuckGo Browser run on?
Brave is documented on macOS, Windows, Linux, Android and iOS. DuckDuckGo Browser is documented on macOS, Windows, Android and iOS.
Is Brave or DuckDuckGo Browser still actively developed?
Brave is active and DuckDuckGo Browser is active, as of the profile verification dates on this page.

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