# Google Analytics Opt-out

> Prevents the Google Analytics and Tag Manager's JavaScript APIs from collecting data and recording the user

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-analytics-opt-out](https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-analytics-opt-out)

## Overview

- **ID:** `google-analytics-opt-out`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** emano waldeck
- **Category:** web-development,privacy-security,search-tools
- **Daily users:** 4,992
- **Weekly downloads:** 48
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (18 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-08
- **First published:** 2018-06-04
- **Size:** 100 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/google-analytics-opt-out/)
- **Website:** [https://webextension.org/listing/opt-out.html](https://webextension.org/listing/opt-out.html)

## Description

The **Google Analytics Opt-out** Chrome extension empowers users to protect their privacy by preventing Google Analytics and Tag Manager JavaScript APIs from collecting data. Unlike traditional ad blockers, this extension does not block web requests; instead, it adds an object to every webpage requesting the analytics APIs not to track the user.

Supporting popular analytic scripts like `ga.js`, `analytics.js`, and `dc.js`, the extension ensures that both Google Analytics and Tag Manager scripts respect your privacy. When tracking requests are rejected, the extension's page action button becomes colorful and displays the count of rejected requests on hover, providing transparency and control for users.

Additionally, the extension supports Adobe Analytics, making it a versatile tool for users aiming to reduce data collection by major analytics services. Simple to use and respectful of browsing experience, it is an essential add-on for privacy-conscious users.

## Rankings

- #1,177 — Overall
- #121 — Search Tools
- #125 — Web Development
- #243 — Privacy & Security
- #2 — analytics
- #2 — web analytics

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `scripting`
- `storage`
- `declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess`

### Host permissions

- `*://*/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Reviewers most often note strong privacy protection (blocks Google Analytics), ease of use, and low resource impact that can speed browsing. Repeated negatives concern doubts about effectiveness or visibility — several users reported not seeing the add-on activate or questioned whether it was working, suggesting a need for clearer feedback.

### Pros

- Blocks Google Analytics/Tag Manager to reduce tracking and protect privacy
- Simple and seamless to use — easy setup and operation
- Very low resource use; users report near-zero memory impact and faster browsing

### Cons

- Some users doubt the extension’s effectiveness or whether it actually activates
- Lacks visible feedback for some users — reported as "never seen it turn on", causing uncertainty about operation

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-analytics-opt-out)