[kashyapc]

For a year now, I began using DuckDuckGo's (DDG) "Privacy Browser" on Android. By default it removes ads and third-party trackers; no need for add-ons. So far DDG's browser works roughly on par with my older setup of stock Android Firefox plus a couple of usual extensions. I wonder why DDG's Android browser isn't more well-known.

[soundnote]

It doesn't block Microsoft trackers due to a search deal:

https://twitter.com/yegg/status/1528838579455250434

> For non-search tracker blocking (eg in our browser), we block most third-party trackers. Unfortunately our Microsoft search syndication agreement prevents us from doing more to Microsoft-owned properties. However, we have been continually pushing and expect to be doing more soon. > > We've been working tirelessly behind the scenes to change these requirements, though our syndication agreement also has a confidentially provision that prevents disclosing details. Again, we expect to have an update soon that will include more third-party Microsoft protection.

[kashyapc]

I see, didn't know that; thanks! (Also to the other replies in this thread.)

[Sakos]

I use a bunch of addons beyond adblocking. It's really a huge pain that FF only allows whitelisted ones without jumping through ridiculous hoops.

[gs17]

> By default it removes ads and third-party trackers; no need for add-ons.

I wish it really was "no need", but it's frustrating if their built in list doesn't meet your needs. With uBlock I can add new rules easily.