Published 14:14 IST, July 2nd 2020

Is DuckDuckGo banned in India? Know about its country of origin & other details

Is DuckDuckGo banned in India? Here is everything you need to know about the DuckDuckGo origin country, is it blocked by Airtel and Jio. Read more to find out.

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Many users have reported that y are unable to use privacy-focused search engine, DuckDuckGo on ir mobile phones especially using on Jio and Airtel SIM cards. search engine is kwn for providing an incredible user interface that allows m to browse through world wide web without any privacy-related concerns. se us problems arose a few days after Indian Home Ministry anunced a ban on 59 Chinese apps stating that move is to protect India's security. MHA also said that apps posed a threat to safety of user data and privacy, and y are prejudicial to country's sovereignty and integrity. This is a major reason why many users of search engine website and app have w been wondering "is DuckDuckGo banned in India?" and "what is DuckDuckGo origin country?" If you are wondering same, here is all you need to kw.

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What is DuckDuckGo origin country?

DuckDuckGo is an American company

DuckDuckGo is a widely used search engine application and website that empowers users to seamlessly take control of ir personal information online without any treoffs. It was developed by Duck Duck Go, Inc. which is an American origin company. CEO and also founder of DuckDuckGo.com is Gabriel Weinberg. 

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Is DuckDuckGo banned in India?

internet privacy company stopped working a few days after government banned 59 Chinese apps. It is been observed that many users in India can still use this application but some users of Airtel and Jio seemed to have some problems using it. It is reportedly said that DuckDuckGo app has been blocked by Airtel and Jio to protect safety of Indian cyber. However, official statement from government or service providers has come out about block. Duck Duck Go Inc responded to problems of Indian users on ir official Twitter account saying that problem is t from ir end and that y are trying to resolve issue as soon as possible. This means re has been official anuncement on ban of privacy-focused search engine and problem could be resolved soon.

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14:14 IST, July 2nd 2020