Decentraleyes

Name: Decentraleyes
Rating: 4.7823 (1516 reviews)
Author: Thomas Rientjes

Protects you against tracking through "free", centralized, content delivery. It prevents a lot of requests from reaching networks like Google Hosted Libraries, and serves local files to keep sites from breaking. Complements regular content blockers.

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Decentraleyes is a powerful Chrome extension designed to enhance your online privacy by intercepting and locally serving web content that would otherwise be loaded from large, centralized third-party networks like Google Hosted Libraries. This prevents unnecessary tracking and protects your data without breaking the websites you visit.

The extension works seamlessly out of the box, requiring no prior configuration, and complements popular content blockers such as uBlock Origin or Adblock Plus. By delivering bundled files locally, Decentraleyes speeds up your browsing experience while safeguarding you from invasive tracking methods associated with free content delivery services. Regular updates and community support ensure the extension remains effective and reliable. For testing and support, comprehensive online resources and direct contact options are available.

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By:

Thomas Rientjes

Daily users:

246,605+ -362

Rating:

4.78

(1,516) 4 new ratings

Version:

3.0.0 Last updated: 2024-12-05

Version code:

5847827

Creation date:

2014-06-10

Risk:

Permissions:

privacy
webNavigation
webRequestBlocking
webRequest
unlimitedStorage
storage
tabs

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size:

7.18M

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 73

Other rankings

#10 in Privacy & Security

#1 in appreciate keyword 35

#1 in sale keyword 36

#2 in reach keyword 2

#3 in break keyword 11

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Other platforms

Decentraleyes (v3.0.0)

100,000+ 4.75

(232)

Decentraleyes (v3.0.0)

49,907+ 4.80

(31)

User reviews

Decentraleyes is praised for its strong privacy protection by blocking CDN tracking and serving resources locally, improving both privacy and potentially speed. It is lightweight, open-source, and easy to use with no configuration needed. However, a recurring issue is that it occasionally hijacks the browser by opening its info page unsolicited, which some users find bothersome. Overall, it is highly recommended by users seeking enhanced online privacy.

Pros

Enhances user privacy by blocking tracking from major Content Delivery Networks (CDNs).
Serves common web libraries locally to eliminate third-party requests and reduce digital footprint.
Works automatically without the need for configuration, providing set-and-forget protection.
Lightweight, open-source, and trustworthy, operating seamlessly in the background.
Can potentially improve page load speed by avoiding network latency for common resources.

Cons

Some users experience the add-on opening information pages without prompting, which can be intrusive.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Decentraleyes requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Decentraleyes has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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