Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on (by Google)

Tells the Google Analytics JavaScript not to send information to Google Analytics.

What is Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on (by Google)?

Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on (by Google) is a browser extension designed to give users control over their information. By inhibiting the Google Analytics JavaScript from sending visitor data, this extension empowers users with the choice to opt-out from their data being collected and used. Crucial for the extension's functionality is its proper load and execution on the user's browser, which can sometimes be influenced by updates. Agreeing to specific terms of service is necessary for installation.

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By: ga-extension-publishers

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 1,000,000+

Rating: 4.02 (1,471) ▲ 2 new ratings

Version: 5 (Last updated: 2024-05-08)

Creation date: 2019-04-30

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Size: 187.39K

Email: ga*****@google.com

URLs: Privacy policy

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 392

Other rankings

#793 in Tools ▼ 1 #10 in web analytics keyword 44 ▼ 2 #23 in analytics keyword 56 ▼ 20

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Summary

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To provide website visitors the ability to prevent their data from being collected and used by Google Analytics, we have developed the Google Analytics opt-out Browser extension for the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, dc.js).

If you want to opt-out, download and install the extension for your web browser. In order to function, the opt-out extension must be able to load and execute properly on your browser. Updates to your browser or operating system may affect the functionality of the opt-out extension. More information about managing your extensions for Chrome can be found at https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/187443?hl=en.

By installing this extension, you agree to the Chrome Web Store Terms of Service at https://ssl.gstatic.com/chrome/webstore/intl/en/gallery_tos.html and the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on Terms of Service at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/intl/en/eula_text.html.

User reviews

User reviews summary

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Pros

Blocks Google tracking
Works with Universal Analytics and Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
Can be used as a work-around to screen out 'internal' traffic from Analytics

Cons

May not effectively block all tracking and profiling
Some users report that it does not work at all
Issues with displaying status (greyed out even when active)

Most mentioned

Does not effectively block all tracking
Greyed out status display
Issues with collaboration on Google Forms when enabled
Works with Universal Analytics and Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
Can be used as a work-around to screen out 'internal' traffic from Analytics

Recent reviews

Ideal for web developers who don't want to include their footprint on their projects causing inaccurate data. For all the nay-sayers, this app is not actually for you so quit your whining and just go incognito mode.