Trusted but Verify
Current checks include security-provider warnings. Review the detected warnings and supporting trust evidence before relying on the site.
Trust signal radarNormalized trust signals for duckuckgo.comDomain Maturity: 5351 daysDomain MaturityWarning Cleanliness: 1 detectionsWarningCleanlinessSafety Level: 0 negative tags, 2 warning signalsSafetyLevelPositive Signals: 3 positive signalsPositiveSignalsPopularity: Estimated low traffic without Tranco or social profile dataPopularityTrust Zone: .comTrust ZoneOperational Signals: 0 detected servicesOperationalSignalsLocation Credibility: Hosting country USLocation Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for duckuckgo.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
How we scored duckuckgo.com
On-page mentions:
Search Engine
Tech signals:
React Platform, Android App, Apple App, Next.js Framework
Positive signals:
a long-term SSL certificate (7 months)
a long-term domain history (14.7 years)
mobile application
multi-language support
Negative signals:
security-provider warnings
a redirect to another domain (duckduckgo.com)
Context signals:
content related to search engine services
Final destination:
https[:]//duckduckgo.com/
Last checked October 11, 2026 at 4:39 PM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.7
We reviewed duckuckgo.com and found mostly positive signals. Current checks lean toward a legitimate, lower-risk profile, although a few caution points still keep it short of a fully verified standing. The current trust score is 79/100. Key signals include security-provider warnings, a long-term SSL certificate (7 months), and a domain age of 14.7 years. Verify key details before sharing personal information or relying on the site for important actions.
FAQ
Is duckuckgo.com safe?
Based on current analysis, duckuckgo.com appears to be generally safe. Signals such as security-provider warnings and a long-term SSL certificate (7 months) support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.
Why does duckuckgo.com look trustworthy?
Key factors include registrar information (https://www.101domain.com/), hosting in US, a redirect to another domain (duckduckgo.com), and content related to search engine services. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, and on-page behavior patterns. Taken together, these factors support a mostly positive trust assessment, although routine verification is still reasonable.
Duckuckgo Digital Footprints
A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.
Registration Form
Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on duckuckgo.com. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.
Search Engine
React Platform
This website is built using React, a popular JavaScript library for creating interactive user interfaces.
Android App
The duckuckgo.com website offers a mobile application for Android devices, indicating expanded platform presence beyond web-based services.
Apple App
This website has an iOS mobile application available, indicating cross-platform accessibility for Apple device users.
Multilanguage
The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.
Next.js Framework
Long Term SSL Certificate
The SSL certificate for duckuckgo.com is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.
Redirects to Another Domain
This site redirects visitors to a different domain. This can be legitimate in some migrations or forwarding setups, but it reduces transparency for users evaluating the original address.
Established Domain
This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.
External provider warnings: 1/27
This section shows what independent external security sources say about this site.
A warning appears when one or more sources report malware, phishing, abuse, or other safety concerns. Each row shows the source and its verdict.
If no source reports a warning, the site is shown as clear in this section.
SOCRadar
Malicious
External provider results for Duckuckgo.com, last checked October 6, 2026.
— VirusTotal
Domain Information
CreatedFebruary 18, 2012 at 1:57 AMUpdated: February 19, 2026 at 8:34 PM · Expires: February 18, 2027 at 1:57 AM
Domain Age14.7 years
RegistrantPersonal information withheldProtected by Gridinsoft
Domain StatusClient Transfer ProhibitedDNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain.comGeneric TLD
Technical Details
HTTP status301
IP Address52.149.246.39
Hosting ProviderAS8075 Microsoft CorporationDulles Town Center, Virginia, US
SSL CertificateDigiCert Global G2 TLS RSA SHA256 2020 CA1TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 7 months · from May 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to November 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Name Serversdns1.p05.nsone.net dns2.p05.nsone.net dns3.p05.nsone.net dns4.p05.nsone.net
Content from the analyzed website
Quoted for security analysis. These statements belong to the source website and are not endorsed by Gridinsoft.
Original page titleDuckDuckGo - Protection. Privacy. Peace of mind.
Original descriptionThe Internet privacy company that empowers you to seamlessly take control of your personal information online, without any tradeoffs.
Available languages
Security Analysis
Detection SignaturesThese signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
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