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How to add the DuckDuckGo search widget in iOS

Note: To add the DuckDuckGo search widget to your home screen in iOS, you will need to have the DuckDuckGo browser installed. For instructions on how to install the DuckDuckGo browser, please see this page.

On your iOS device, long-press the DuckDuckGo icon, and tap Edit Home Screen.

Press & Hold DuckDuckGo

At the top-left, tap the + pill button.

Tap plus sign

In the Search widgets box, type in DuckDuckGo (or scroll down to the DuckDuckGo widget).

Search widget type

Select from the following three search widget options:

  • Search: Quickly launch a private search in DuckDuckGo.
  • Search and Favorites: Search or visit your favorite sites privately with just one tap.
    • Options to show four Favorites or 12.

Select widget option

Once selected, tap Add Widget and move to your preferred home screen location.

Final search widget

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