DuckDuckGo—DuckDuckGo launched free Email Protection service that strips trackers from emails
In 2021, DuckDuckGo launched its Email Protection service, providing users with a free @duck.com email address that strips tracking pixels and hidden trackers from incoming emails before forwarding them. The service extended DuckDuckGo's privacy mission beyond search into email communications.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| User Privacy | +toward | primary | +1.00 |
| Overall incident score = | +0.572 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (medium ×1) × confidence (0.57)
Evidence (1 signal)
Confirms product_decision Aug 25, 2022 documented
DuckDuckGo Email Protection open beta launched for all users
DuckDuckGo opened its Email Protection service to all users, providing free @duck.com email addresses that strip tracking pixels and hidden trackers from incoming emails before forwarding them.