Search Results Issues using DuckDuckGo extension in MacOS 14.5

CPH CO wrote:

Recently (since upgrading?) using DuckDuckGo as my search option, I often receive German-based and German language results, including ads. When this happens, I notice that there has been a change in the drop-down header to "German" which is either the language or area. I clear it and set it to English (USA) and the German results disappear, but something causes it to reset itself to German on my next session. German is not one of the languages

I use or have set up for my MacAir to use.

Same thing happens with my iOS devices. It is a new behavior and irritating.

I also use NordVPN on all devices. Has anyone else experienced this? How do I stop it?

you might at least try disabling the VPN and compare your results

No resolve—

It would point to a your third party app (extension)...(?)

if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/updates…

Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support

Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support