DuckDuckGo Just Made It Easier to Share Links Without Getting Tracked

We may earn a commission from links on this page. It's tough to stay private on the internet . It's hardly an even playing field: If you use apps and websites as they're designed, your every move is almost guaranteed to be tracked so that companies can compile a profile to target you with ads. That even extends to simple tasks like sharing links with friends: You might think you're simply communicating in private, but as soon as you click "copy" on that link, trackers attach themselves to the URL and come along for the ride. iPhone 17 Pro $1,099.00 at Apple Shop Now Shop Now $1,099.00 at Apple iPhone 17 $799.00 at Apple Shop Now Shop Now $799.00 at Apple iPhone 17e $599.00 at Apple Shop Now Shop Now $599.00 at Apple SEE 0 MORE It doesn't have to be this way. There are many steps you can take to prevent trackers from stalking you across the internet— some more intense than others . And while stripping tracking URLs from links isn't new , it isn't exactly common knowledge, either. That's why whenever a company makes it a bit easier, I'm all for it, so today I'm celebrating DuckDuckGo. DuckDuckGo now makes it easier to strip trackers from links on iPhone As highlighted by fellow CNET Group site ZDNet , DuckDuckGo's iOS app now includes a feature that automatically eliminates tracking elements from links. That way, you can share links with friends, family members, and coworkers without worrying about trackers following along. The feature, "Copy Clean Link," doesn't do anyth…