Keep in mind that it blocks *trackers*, not *ads*. The main advantage it has over, say, Privacy Badger and newer browser settings is that it detects email address fields and offers to generate a disposable alias (if you use that feature)

All the ad on's I try to download it says the files are corrupt.

Seems like it's working. However, I'm not sure why, but it seems that when adding DuckDuckGo Security & Tracker Protection, it's actually trying to add DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials. The fire button is missing and I've went through several troubleshooting steps to get the full version. It seems like there's an error with how this full version is packaged. I can't get the fire button to appear.

Good privacy alternative to Google but AI answers are not as elaborate and detailed as Deepfind or Perplexity

duck duck go is great for blocking adds and cookies. but its also its only major draw back if your wanting to watch spicy content it blocks all sites for this content even with filters disabled.