Android

Project Overview

DuckDuckGo Android is the official Android privacy browser app from DuckDuckGo. The project is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license.

Key Features

• Android browser with built-in privacy protection
• Community contribution and development support
• Uses git submodules for dependency management
• Updated terminology to remove racially problematic language

Target Audience

• Privacy-conscious Android users
• Developers who want to contribute to DuckDuckGo Android
• Users seeking open-source, privacy-friendly mobile browsers

Quick Start

1. Clone the project:

   git clone --recursive https://github.com/duckduckgo/android.git

2. If already cloned, initialize submodules:

   git submodule update --init

3. Refer to CONTRIBUTING.md for contribution guidelines

Core Advantages

• Official DuckDuckGo Android app with reliable quality
• Open-source and transparent (Apache 2.0), auditable code
• Privacy-first design philosophy

System Requirements

• OS: Android