DuckDuckGo for Mac now comes with Bitwarden

Dec 7, 2022 17:31 GMT  ·  By

DuckDuckGo, the browser that is heavily focused on user privacy, is getting its very first password manager as part of a partnership with Bitwarden.

The open-source password manager, whose main focus is also the security offered to users, is therefore bringing popular features, including password autofill and username generator, right into DuckDuckGo for Mac (still in beta today).

Bitwarden is already available as a stand-alone password manager, and one of its main features is the open-source license.

In other words, as compared to competing products, such as Enpass, Bitwarden can be used by home users at absolutely no charge, while a Bitwarden Premium account is available for just $10 per year.

Needless to say, the integration in DuckDuckGo fits the browse’s approach like a glove, especially as the two apps share a common goal of protecting users’ privacy while online.

“Everyone needs simple, practical tools that step up their online security,” says Kyle Spearrin, Bitwarden CTO. “In a few steps, users get a private search engine plus password security, all for free. This dynamic combination helps everyone take control of their online information.”

“At DuckDuckGo, we believe that privacy should be simple and available to everyone, said Tim Raybould, Director of Product, DuckDuckGo. “We value Bitwarden’s commitment to access and open source as we work to create an ‘easy button’ for privacy with our all-in-one apps.”

Given DuckDuckGo is currently available as a beta for Mac, only users who install the privacy-focused browser on their devices get to try out the Bitwarden integration. To do this, simply go to the Settings screen of the browser and look for the Autofill option in the menu. In the password manager entry at the top of the screen, just pick Bitwarden and then follow the steps on the screen to complete the configuration process.