# Tracker-Thwarting Browser Apps DuckDuckGo's New Android App Blocks Unwanted Tracking Activity By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-11-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/browser-apps References: [wired](https://www.wired.com/story/duckduckgo-android-app-tracking-block/) & [play.google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android&hl=en_CA&gl=US)  Tech-savvy Android users will be well aware of the fact that apps on the platform are free to track users without first asking them to opt in, but these Android enthusiasts will now be able to access more secure and [privacy-protecting search features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nool-quest) thanks to the latest version of the [DuckDuckGo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckduckgo-windows-browser) browser app. DuckDuckGo's latest Android browser app includes a new feature called [App Tracking Protection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/who-is-tracking-my-phone) which, as its name suggests, automatically blocks third-party trackers from other apps. The system operates by blocking the sending of data to known trackers, with all pertinent data related to blocking stored on the Android device itself rather than on an external server, itself an added privacy feature. What's more, this browser app doesn't make the proverbial mistake of throwing out the baby with the bathwater, in that it does not block tracking for apps that depend on trackers to function, as in the case of many gaming apps. Available as a free feature, this tracker-stopping functionality will appeal to Android users who want to protect their tracking activity from ending up in unknown and unseen hands. Image Credit: DuckDuckGo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **App Tracking Protection:** The rise of app tracking protection in browser apps presents an opportunity for privacy-focused developers to create more secure and private browsing experiences. - **Data Privacy:** The increasing emphasis on data privacy in app development presents an opportunity for businesses to differentiate themselves by prioritizing user privacy and developing apps with stricter data protection features. - **Secure Browsing:** The growing demand for secure browsing experiences presents an opportunity for developers to create new tools and features that prioritize user privacy and security. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** The rise of app tracking protection presents an opportunity for mobile app developers to prioritize user privacy and differentiate themselves by developing apps with stricter data protection features. - **Cybersecurity:** The increasing emphasis on data privacy presents an opportunity for cybersecurity professionals to develop new tools and solutions that secure user data and protect against data breaches. - **Online Advertising:** The rise of app tracking protection presents a challenge for online advertisers who will need to find new ways to track user behavior and deliver targeted ads without violating user privacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Privacy-Focused Web Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckduckgo-browser.md) - [Anti-Tracking Privacy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antitrack.md) - [Incognito Web Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckduckgo-1.md) - [Secure Mobile Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefox-total-cookie-protection.md) - [Privacy-Protecting Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-not-track-kids.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Multiplatform Privacy Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckduckgo-windows-browser.md) - [User-Friendly Email Privacy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/email-protection.md) - [Enhanced Privacy-Focused Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/privacy-pro.md)