DuckDuckGo's 'No AI' Search Traffic Climbs as Users Reject Google's AI Overhaul

DuckDuckGo says visits to its No AI search page more than tripled after Google’s May 19 I/O announcements on AI-powered search.

Since then, traffic has averaged about 84% above normal, indicating stronger interest in low-AI search options.

The company is pushing browser extensions that set No AI search as the default and plans to expand support to more browsers.

The surge suggests some users are pushing back against more AI-heavy search experiences and value privacy-focused alternatives.