DuckDuckGo VPN audit shows that it does not track your activity

Duck, duck, go It is a search engine and browser for mobile and desktop, but with… Duck Duck Go SubscriptionA VPN Also included. The company has always promised complete privacy within its VPN, but now it has the data to back it up.

DuckDuckGo says its VPN has undergone a “no-log policy audit” from the independent cybersecurity firm Believer.

“Between October 2025 and January 2026, Securitum conducted an in-depth technical examination, source code review of proprietary components, and live system analysis to verify that DuckDuckGo does not collect or retain user-identifying data,” the company said. Announce Thursday.

The results showed that DuckDuckGo does not track VPN browsing activity, and that the company’s no-logs policy is being enforced as promised. This means you can be confident that your private browsing is in fact private. the Full security report (PDF) Also shared.

A VPN, or virtual private network, hides your information while browsing and using the Internet, and makes your data more secure. It also allows you to change your location as it appears to the sites and services you use, a feature often used to open content libraries around the world. Reputable VPN companies use independent analysts to verify their privacy claims as a matter of good practice.

A DuckDuckGo subscription offers a competitively priced cybersecurity package that includes a VPN, identity theft protection, data removal service, and more. The company’s VPN previously passed the Security audit in 2024with retests in 2025 confirming that the service has fixed all vulnerabilities of moderate or higher risk. This new review focused on DuckDuckGo’s VPN privacy practices, which may make it more attractive to those who truly value their online privacy.

To learn more about how VPN audits work, Read our full explanation here.