DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection vs Free VPN Proxy - 1VPN: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection | Free VPN Proxy - 1VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Duck Duck Go, Inc. | Unknown publisher |
| Publisher public | Yes | No |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-08-04 | 2026-07-07 |
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 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection leads on publisher & identity (60% vs 25%).
- DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection leads on permissions & access (90% vs 77%).
- DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection leads on data & privacy (100% vs 93%).
- On maintenance & ownership, the two are evenly matched (100% vs 100%).
- Free VPN Proxy - 1VPN leads on community reputation (100% vs 92%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection | Free VPN Proxy - 1VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 2/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 22.5/25 | 19.17/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 16/16 | 14.8/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 9.15/10 | 10/10 |
| Total | 90.15/100 | 80.41/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection safer than Free VPN Proxy - 1VPN?
DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection currently scores higher — 90/100 vs 80/100 — across the 5 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 (90/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Duck Duck Go, Inc.. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Free VPN Proxy - 1VPN safe?
Free VPN Proxy - 1VPN currently holds safety grade A (80/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Unknown publisher. 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 · Free VPN Proxy - 1VPN safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.