DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai

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Native (iOS + Android) Productivity DuckDuckGo
Bundle ID com.duckduckgo.mobile.android
Version analyzed 5.284.0
Build framework Native (iOS + Android)
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 5
Analyzed 2026-06-21
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

5 SDKs found across 4 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Imaging 1 SDK
Storage 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 7 sensitive

24 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
Install other apps standard

Request installation of APK packages. Granted per-source from system settings.

Query all installed apps standard

Query all installed apps regardless of manifest declarations. Restricted by Play policy.

Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: microphone standard

Required for foreground services of type microphone.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

CREDENTIAL MANAGER SET ORIGIN standard
Foreground service: special use standard

Required for foreground services of type specialUse.

Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

com.duckduckgo.mobile.android.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai.

What is DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai built with?

DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai by DuckDuckGo is built with Native (iOS + Android). FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai use?

FlyTrap detected 5 third-party SDKs inside DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai, including Coil, Google Identity Credentials and Google Sign-In. They span areas such as Imaging, Authentication, Animation and Storage. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai request?

DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai requests 24 permissions. 7 of these are sensitive, such as Write storage, Precise location and Approximate location. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai requests 24 permissions (7 sensitive) and bundles 5 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.