What is Do Not Track?
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Please note: this extension requires Chrome 17 or later. If you are running the default Release build of Chrome, this extension will not successfully install until late January 2012.
Do Not Track is a technology and policy proposal that enables users to opt out of tracking by websites they do not visit, including analytics services, advertising networks, and social platforms. At present few of these third parties offer a reliable tracking opt out, and tools for blocking them are neither user-friendly nor comprehensive. Much like the popular Do Not Call registry, Do Not Track provides users with a single, simple, persistent choice to opt out of third-party web tracking. A list of websites that have committed to honoring Do Not Track is available at http://donottrack.us. The source for this extension is available on GitHub.
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- It is very useful and helps to avoid tracking by websites.
- Recommended by many users for its effectiveness.
- Works well with the current version of Chrome when used with other security extensions.
- May contain a browser hijacker that redirects searches.
- Experiences issues with not loading pages, causing delays.
- No longer fully supported, which raises concerns about usability.
- Users report issues with redirects to Bing.
- Several users appreciate its functionality in preventing tracking.
- The extension is considered buggy by some, with complaints about it not working properly.
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Do Not Track requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
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Do Not Track has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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