DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection vs Facebook Container: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection | Facebook Container |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | DuckDuckGo | Mozilla |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are privacy & security extensions we track. Comparing the 4 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection leads on permissions & access (85% vs 75%).
- DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection leads on maintenance & ownership (100% vs 30%).
- On community reputation, the two are evenly matched (92% vs 93%).
Not yet measured for either extension: Data & Privacy — this comparison covers only what we verified.
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection | Facebook Container |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 14.17/16.67 | 12.5/16.67 |
| Data & Privacy | — | — |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 2.25/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 9.15/10 | 9.25/10 |
| Total | 84.47/100 | 68.29/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection safer than Facebook Container?
DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection currently scores higher — 84/100 vs 68/100 — across the 4 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection safe?
DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection currently holds safety grade A (84/100) based on 4 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by DuckDuckGo. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Facebook Container safe?
Facebook Container currently holds safety grade B (68/100) based on 4 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Mozilla. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection safety report · Facebook Container safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.