DuckDuckGo can serve local results (for searches like "restaurants nearby") while still keeping you anonymous. Read more about how it works.
For some search results you can opt-in to anonymously and securely use your browser ___location, in accordance with our Privacy Policy. This will help further improve the accuracy and relevancy of search results.
If you experience issues trying to use your ___location:
- Ensure you have a strong WiFi or Cellular connection
- Try re-starting your web browser
- Check to make sure you have Location Services enabled on your device
Chrome, Firefox, and Brave
- Click the permissions icon in the address bar
- Ensure ___location is allowed
- Reload DuckDuckGo search, and try again
If the browser ___location in Firefox remains unavailable, then go to ≡ Menu > Preferences > Privacy & Security > Permissions > Location > Settings, and ensure "Block new requests asking to access your ___location" is unchecked. Reload DuckDuckGo, and try again.
Safari
- Open the Safari menu and select Settings for DuckDuckGo…
- Ensure Location is set to Allow
- Reload DuckDuckGo Search, and try again
If the browser ___location in Safari remains unavailable, then open the Safari menu and go to Websites > Location, and ensure duckduckgo.com is set to Allow. Reload DuckDuckGo Search, and try again.
You can disable your ___location again anytime
From Settings, scroll down to “Location”, and use the “Clear” button.
From the Map Instant Answer or Expanded Map, click ___location icon. If you’ve already granted permission, click the "Clear & Disable" button to revoke your ___location permissions.
You can also manually clear your browser cookies for duckduckgo.com.