How to Set DuckDuckGo as Default Browser in Windows 11

This article explains how to download and make DuckDuckGo the default web browser in Windows 11.

The Microsoft Edge browser is the default browser in Windows 11. However, users can switch to their preferred or favorite browser anytime. Edge is based on Chromium, similar to Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers today.

DuckDuckGo is a relatively new web browser designed for everything you need to protect your privacy and secure your web activities.

DuckDuckGo is built for speed and efficiency and supports Windows and Mac systems. It is now in beta. However, Windows and Mac OS users can now use it.

Some features available when using the browser are blocking trackers, annoying cookies and pop-ups, watching YouTube without ads, and hiding your email address.

Set DuckDuckGo as the default web browser on Windows 11

As mentioned above, the Microsoft Edge browser is the default browser in Windows 11. Users can change to their favorite browsers anytime.

If your favorite search engine is DuckDuckGo, you might want to use its recently released web browser.

Below is how to download it on Windows and make it the default web browser.

Download the DuckDuckGo Browser for Computer

Once downloaded and installed, use the steps below to make it the default web browser.

First, open the Windows Settings app.

You can do that by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings. Or press the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + I) to launch the Settings app.

When the Setting app opens, click the Apps button on the left.

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.

Select the Default apps tile on the right to expand it.

On the Apps -> Default apps settings pane, select the DuckDuckGo tile to expand it.

On the Apps > Default apps > DuckDuckgo setting page, click the Set default button at the top.

That should change and make the DuckDuckgo browser the default browser.

When you’re done, each file type should be changed to DuckDuckGo.

Conclusion:

• DuckDuckGo offers a privacy-focused web browsing experience with ad and tracker-blocking features.
• Windows 11 users can easily switch to DuckDuckGo as their default web browser by following the steps.
• By making DuckDuckGo the default browser, users can enjoy enhanced privacy and security while browsing the web.