Blocking on DuckDuckGo.com

[JWW]

As you're well aware the DuckDuckGo search engine is all about privacy. However, the Adguard Chrome extension apparently blocks some js when performing a search. The filtering log doesn't really help very much - can someone explain what is being blocked and why?

I'm using English Filter, Spyware & Tracking, Social Media, and Phishing & Malware protection.

Thanks

 

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Hello!

This script is blocked:

https://duckduckgo.com/y.js

Looks like this script is for showing Bind Ads:

if (DDG && DDG.show_default_ad) DDG.show_default_ad(1);

 

[JWW]

OK, yes there is an ad 'opt in / out' option for DDG. I'm opted out but I'm still seeing the Adguard count, presumably because the JS is present nonetheless.