Comments on: DuckDuckGo Installs Jumped 30% as Frustration With Google’s AI Search Grew https://firethering.com/duckduckgo-installs-google-ai-search-backlash/ Firethering is Your Hub for AI, Open Source and Tech That Actually Matters Wed, 27 May 2026 13:57:20 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 By: your empire has already fallen https://firethering.com/duckduckgo-installs-google-ai-search-backlash/#comment-2276 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:57:20 +0000 https://firethering.com/?p=7099#comment-2276 cutesy google/alphabet company names does not a trustworthy service make. google has been evil so long it’s surprising anyone still uses their ad search engine.

starve the beast. at every turn, find any and every alternative to the octopus of evil.

]]> By: Mohit Geryani https://firethering.com/duckduckgo-installs-google-ai-search-backlash/#comment-2275 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:44:07 +0000 https://firethering.com/?p=7099#comment-2275 In reply to Rachel.

The install growth figure comes from reporting by TechCrunch and Firstpost, both citing DuckDuckGo-related reporting around the recent AI search backlash discussion.

The “backlash” angle is based on public user reactions and discussions around AI-heavy search experiences, including Reddit conversations we referenced in the article.
Updated the article with source. thanks for pointing it out.

]]> By: Rachel https://firethering.com/duckduckgo-installs-google-ai-search-backlash/#comment-2273 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:14:02 +0000 https://firethering.com/?p=7099#comment-2273 This is great news. I hope it’s true and want to share it to Reddit, but I won’t because you didn’t cite any sources.

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