[NEW] DuckDuckGo Maps for Browser

[GreenBeard]

Checklist
I have read the guidelines in CONTRIBUTING.md	yes
Include my name in CONTRIBUTORS.md	no
I am affiliated with this alternative	no

Details

• General
  • Alternative name: DuckDuckGo Maps
  • Alternative URL: Unfortunately I do not know of a direct URL (this annoys me greatly), but here is an example: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=statue+of+liberty&ia=web&iaxm=maps
  • 5/9/14 eyes: yes (5 eyes)
  • Description: Useful for finding directions, and commercial listings as it is powered by Apple Maps for the business listings. The difference is very noticable for up to date business information compared to the current listings.
• FLOSS
  • Repository: Not available
  • Active: N/A
  • Download: N/A
  • Price: Free
  • Self-host: No
• Encryption
  • HTTPS: Yes
  • E2EE: I'm not sure
  • Modern encryption: yes
• Transparency
  • Public ownership: yes (DuckDuckGo)
  • 3rd-party audits: no
• Privacy
  • Anonymous payments: N/A
  • Analytics: Unsure
  • Captcha: I didn't see any
• Extras
  • .onion address: The same as the DuckDuckGo onion address
  • Warrant canary: no
  • Does not currently appear available in the Android app (sort of available in iOS as it apparently redirects to Apple Maps). The maps are available in a mobile form if you search in a browser however on a mobile device.

Sources:

https://www.macworld.com/article/232318/duckduckgo-switches-to-apple-maps.html

https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/15/duckduckgo-apple-maps/

https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-apple-mapkit-js/ (written by DuckDuckGo)

[GreenBeard]

It also appears that Ben Maps, and Quant Maps require WebGL which can be used for fingerprinting. DuckDuckGo Maps, and OpenStreetMaps do not require WebGL.

[tycrek]

I would like to add this, though it's tricky without a direct URL