Hi there! I understand your DuckDuckGo app on your Mac says it's open, but no window actually appears. Let's work together to get it showing up properly.

First, just to clarify:
- When you say the app says it is open, do you see its icon in the Dock with a little dot underneath, or is it showing in the Force Quit Applications list?
- Have you tried quitting the app completely and reopening it?
- Did this issue start suddenly, or after a recent update or change to your Mac?

Meanwhile, here are some simple steps you can try to get the app window to reappear:

1. Force Quit and Relaunch the App
- Go to the Apple menu (top-left corner) > Force Quit
- Find DuckDuckGo in the list, select it, and click "Force Quit"
- Then relaunch the app from your Applications folder or Launchpad.

2. Use Mission Control to See Hidden Windows
- Swipe up with three or four fingers on your trackpad, or press F3
- Check if the DuckDuckGo window is open but offscreen or minimized.
- If you find it, click it to bring it forward.

3. Reset the App’s Preferences
Sometimes a corrupt preference file can cause this behavior.
- Close DuckDuckGo completely if open.
- In Finder, press Command+Shift+G, then enter: ~/Library/Preferences/
- Look for any files named like com.duckduckgo.*.plist and move them to your Desktop temporarily.
- Restart DuckDuckGo and see if it opens normally.

4. Check for macOS or App Updates
- On your Mac, open the App Store and check the Updates tab.
- Ensure your OS X 10.15.7 and DuckDuckGo app are up to date to avoid compatibility issues.

If none of those help, it might be worth reinstalling the app:
- Delete DuckDuckGo from your Applications folder.
- Download the latest version from the official DuckDuckGo website and reinstall.

Let me know what you find with these steps or if anything else about the behavior changes. We can dig deeper from there! Are you comfortable trying these?

App installed but won't open. It says it is open, but no windows appear.

Thanks for sharing the details again! Since your DuckDuckGo app on macOS Catalina (10.15.7) says it is open but no window appears, it sounds like the app might be running but its window is either offscreen, hidden, or stuck. Here are some tailored next steps based on both your situation and the info I've gathered:

1. Bring the Window to Front or Offscreen Fix
- Click the DuckDuckGo icon in the Dock to activate it.
- Try pressing Command + Tab to switch apps and then Command + (backtick) repeatedly to cycle through its open windows. This sometimes brings hidden windows forward. <br> - If nothing appears, try using Mission Control (swipe up with three or four fingers or hit F3) to see if the window is visible but misplaced. <br><br>2. **Resetting the Dock Window Positions** <br> Sometimes windows get positioned offscreen, especially after display changes. You can reset this by logging out and back in or restarting your Mac to reset window positions.<br><br>3. **Force Quit and Reopen** <br> - Press Option + Command + Esc to open Force Quit. <br> - Select DuckDuckGo and click “Force Quit.” <br> - Relaunch the app from Applications.<br><br>4. **Delete Preferences to Reset App State** <br> - Close the app entirely. <br> - Open Finder, press Command + Shift + G, and go to~/Library/Preferences/ <br> - Find preference files related to DuckDuckGo (e.g.,com.duckduckgo.browser.plist`) and move them temporarily to Desktop.
- Reopen the app to see if it appears correctly.

5. Reinstall the App
If the above fail, uninstall the app completely:
- Delete DuckDuckGo from your Applications folder.
- Download the latest Mac version from the official DuckDuckGo website and reinstall.

6. Check macOS Updates
While you are on 10.15.7, double-check that you have the latest updates for Catalina installed via System Preferences > Software Update.

This kind of issue is pretty common if an app window’s size or position gets corrupted and can usually be resolved by resetting preferences or reinstalling. If it still does not open properly after these steps, let me know, and we’ll explore further options or potential workarounds.

Are you comfortable trying these steps? Let me know how it goes!

App installed but won't open. It says it is open, but no windows appear.

Hi again! I see that your DuckDuckGo app on your Mac says it’s open but no windows are showing up, and you’ve mentioned this multiple times. I found some recent discussions and troubleshooting steps from users experiencing similar issues on Mac which might help you specifically. Let’s try these steps based on what others have found useful:

1. Force Quit and Restart the App
- Use Option + Command + Esc to open the Force Quit window, select DuckDuckGo, and click Force Quit.
- Reopen the DuckDuckGo app from Applications.

2. Check for Offscreen Window via Mission Control or Window Cycle
- Open Mission Control (swipe up with three or four fingers or press F3) to see if the window is open but positioned offscreen.
- You can also click the Dock icon and press Command + (backtick) repeatedly to cycle through open windows that might be hidden. <br><br>3. **Reset App Preferences** <br> - Close the app completely. <br> - Open Finder and press Command + Shift + G, type~/Library/Preferences/, and look for files named like com.duckduckgo.browser.plist`.
- Move those files to your Desktop temporarily to reset app settings.
- Launch the app again and see if the window appears.

4. Look for Interference from Security Software
- Some users reported specific security or firewall software (like Intego) blocking or hiding the app window on Macs. If you run any security apps, try temporarily disabling them and then reopening DuckDuckGo.

5. Reinstall the DuckDuckGo App
- Delete the current app from your Applications folder.
- Download the latest Mac version from the official DuckDuckGo site and reinstall.

6. Restart Your Mac
- Sometimes a full restart resets app window states and solves positioning glitches.

Here is a Reddit discussion describing a similar issue where the DuckDuckGo browser opens but does not show windows again after closing it once on Mac: https://www.reddit.com/r/duckduckgo/comments/194c3we/ddg_browser_windows_not_opening/ [1]

Also, an Apple forum thread noted that some third-party apps can interfere with app windows on Mac: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255601672 [8]

If none of these steps fix the problem, let me know, and we can explore more advanced solutions or determine if there’s a temporary app or system bug to report.

Are you able to try these out and share what happens? I’m here to help through every step!