Here’s a look at how DuckDuckGo Maps works and how to use it.
These functions are automatically triggered when you search for a business or location.
Open theDuckDuckGosearch engine in a web web app.
punch in your search query and then selectSearch(the magnifying glass).
This example shows a Near Me search about restaurants.
SelectEnable Location(anonymously) to get more accurate search results.
Map-related search results appear on the left side.
A full-screen map layout of your search results appears.
Select a result from the list on the left.
Alternatively, select any of the search results on the map to display more information about the business.
More information about the business displays in the left pane, including its website and TripAdvisor reviews.
SelectDirectionsfor directions to the establishment.
SelectDrivingorWalkingto see the various routes.
You’ll also see your routes on the map.
SelectShow Stepsto see the route’s exact directions.
Each route shows the distance and time to your destination.
Click or use your mouse to zoom in on the map.
Your turn-by-turn or step-by-step directions display.
On the map side, selectSatelliteat any time to switch to a satellite view.
You’ll see a satellite view of your route.
Select theXon the search results pane to exit.
A box to search for other restaurants, bars, grocery stores, parks, and more appears.
Select any category to display search results.
Alternatively, zoom in on the map and selectSearch This Areato search for more places.
You’ll see a list of locations that match the category.
Select any to find directions to that site, or select a site from the map.
bang out the address and then selectSearch(the magnifying glass).
it’s possible for you to bang out a more general location, such as Las Vegas, Nevada.
Alternatively, selectDirectionsto go to your route options.
A map opens and shows the location.
SelectDirectionsto get directions to the location.
Select a route for step-by-step directions.
Switch fromDrivingtoWalkingif you need walking directions.
DuckDuckGo Chrome Extension
you’re able to download the DuckDuckGo extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Go to the Chrome Web Store and search forDuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials.
To perform a DuckDuckGo search, select its icon from the extension bar.
drop your map-related query in the pop-up search box and then selectSearch.
Select from the search results and find routes and directions as usual.
DuckDuckGo Firefox Extension
The DuckDuckGo extension is also available from the Firefox Add-On page.
FindDuckDuckGo Privacy Essentialson the Mozilla Firefox Add-On page.
Enter a map-related search term and then selectSearch(the arrow).
DuckDuckGo Safari Extension
The Mac App Store also has the DuckDuckGo extension.
Navigate to theDuckDuckGo Safari Extentionin the Mac App Store and selectGet.
If prompted, sign in with your Apple ID/Apple Account and password.
initiate the extension in Safariand then use it for DuckDuckGo map searches.
Download for:
initiate the DuckDuckGo mobile app.
punch in your map-related search query.
You’ll see your search results.
Choose a route to see turn-by-turn directions.
In Apple Maps, selectGoto start your route and hear turn-by-turn directions.
It also let users choose direction services from Bing, Google, and HERE Maps.
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.
Apple Maps collects onlyanonymous data.
DuckDuckGo uses the same address database and satellite imagery as the main Apple Maps app.
