How to Get Directions With DuckDuckGo Maps
Mapping and routing functionality is integrated into the main DuckDuckGo search engine. These functions are automatically triggered when you search for a business or location. To get directions and plan your route, use search-query styles, such as:
The full address of a location.A city, state, country, or region name.A business name.A type of business.A Near Me search.
Perform a Near Me, Business Type, or Name Search
Search for a restaurant, store, or any kind of business and follow it with near me to get local search results. Or, search for a business, such as a hotel, golf course, or grocery store, by type or name.
Use an Exact Address Search for Route Planning
If you know your destination’s exact address, here’s how to get your route and map it out with DuckDuckGo.
How to Get the DuckDuckGo Browser Extension
DuckDuckGo offers browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, making it easy to perform DuckDuckGo map searches from your favorite browser.
DuckDuckGo Chrome Extension
You can download the DuckDuckGo extension from the Chrome Web Store.
DuckDuckGo Firefox Extension
The DuckDuckGo extension is also available from the Firefox Add-On page.
DuckDuckGo Safari Extension
The Mac App Store also has the DuckDuckGo extension.
How to Use the DuckDuckGo Mobile App
It’s easy to get directions, create a route, and find locations with the DuckDuckGo mobile apps for iOS and Android. Download for:
About DuckDuckGo Maps
Before 2019, DuckDuckGo used data from an open-source map service called OpenStreetMap to provide limited mapping functionality for its users. It also let users choose direction services from Bing, Google, and HERE Maps. With its Apple Maps exclusive partnership in 2019, DuckDuckGo aimed to match its rivals’ full-featured mapping results while retaining its commitment to privacy. When you do a map or address-related search on DuckDuckGo, the search engine pulls results from Apple Maps. The results offer business listings, embedded maps, and directions in the search results. For route planning, you’ll see the distance and time to your destination. This functionality works similarly to the map and address features on Google and Bing, except DuckDuckGo searches are anonymous.
