CookieLynx

CookieLynx automatically removes tracking data from advertisers when visiting a website.

CookieLynx - Swiftly Remove Tracking Data From Advertisers

"CookieLynx" is a browser utility designed as a Chrome extension. It functions to provide users with a secure, clean, and unrestricted web browsing experience, by automatically deleting tracking data from advertisers. Activation of CookieLynx enables safer browsing, reducing the likelihood of unwanted data collection and targeted ads based on your browsing history.
Install from Chrome Web Store

Extension stats

Manifest V2
By: Henri Six
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 2.33
(3)
Version: 1.0.6 (Last updated: 2021-12-06)
Creation date: 2021-09-27
Permissions:
  • browsingData
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/*
Size: 235.52K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

Works greate and the time frame of each individual delete is awesome. TY.
by J J, 2022-10-20

Horrible. I had issues the whole day because Google (when clicking into the search field) opened Google Maps "magically"...also I had issue logging into Facebook. All problems came from this add-on. Uninstalled and all is working again :-)
by Jan, 2021-12-02
View all user reviews

Extension safety

Risk impact

CookieLynx 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.
  • Critical ****** ****** ** *** ********* ****** * *********** ******** **** ** ** *** ******* *** ****** **** **** *** ******* *****
  • Low ******* ****** ** *** ********* ********
Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of CookieLynx. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
  • Medium **** ********* *** *** **** *******
  • Low **** ********* *** ******* **** **** * ****** **** ***** ******** *** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
  • Low **** ********* *** ***** **** **** * ****** **** ***** ********** *** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
  • Good **** ********* ********* ** * ******* ********* ** ****** *** *****
Upgrade to see full risk analysis details

Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to CookieLynx: