How do I remove DuckDuckGo browser and disable 'Safe search: strict' on my MacBook?

I've had my MacBook for almost two years now and recently, there has been this browser that appears every time I search something up on Safari. It's called DuckDuckGo and it's not something i'm used to. It's also on "Safe search: strict" which is very annoying. I am very sure I did not download it and need help removing it. Thank you :)



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Original Title: New Browser?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.1

Posted on Mar 22, 2026 3:58 PM

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How do I remove DuckDuckGo browser and disable 'Safe search: strict' on my MacBook?

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