Protect My Choices

Helps preserve your options for interest-based ads from companies in the AdChoices self-regulatory program.

Protect My Choices - Opt Out of Ads Easily

"Protect My Choices" is a Chrome extension that allows users to opt out of interest-based advertising from companies in the AdChoices program. It ensures your preferences are protected by preventing accidental deletion of cookies that store your opt-out choices. After installation, you may still see ads, but they won't be tailored based on your interests. The extension continuously updates to include new opt-outs as companies join the program, but preferences must be set separately for different browsers or devices.

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Extension stats

By: https://aboutads.info

Users: 60,000+

Rating: 3.50

(293)

Version: 2.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-09-18)

Creation date: 2019-09-16

Permissions:

Host permissions:

*://optout.aboutads.info/
https://*.1up.com/*
http://*.1up.com/*
https://*.33across.com/*
http://*.33across.com/*
https://*.abmr.net/*
http://*.abmr.net/*
https://*.action.mathtag.com/*
http://*.action.mathtag.com/*
https://*.acuityplatform.com/*

Size: 49.24K

Email: DA*****@aboutads.info

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 2,924 ▲ 94

Other rankings

#9947 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 110

#1 in choice keyword 15

#1 in protect keyword 44

#22 in interest keyword 2

#147 in program keyword 5 ▼ 3

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Protect My Choices (v1.2.6)

1,639+ 4.27

(107)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Some users appreciated the intention of the extension in helping them opt out of advertisements.
The app received some positive remarks about its usability and design despite criticism.

Cons

Many users reported that the extension does not work as intended.
There are consistent complaints about unclear instructions on how to opt out.
Several users mentioned that it fails to block ads or manage tracking effectively.
Common frustration with having to manually check settings repeatedly.

Most mentioned

Doesn't work or fails to perform its advertised function.
Unclear how opting out is done.
Users have had better experiences with other extensions like Ghostery or uBlock Origin.
Concerns over data privacy and lack of transparency.

User reviews

good app

Seyfudin Kadir, 2024-11-30

Tool do not work anymore. Very unclear how opting out is done, and when you do opt out and press submit. You meet an error message from their server.

zabbe, 2024-09-14

UI is super sketchy. Dumb wording making it impossible to know if you are agreeing to ads or preventing them.

Alex H, 2024-09-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Protect My Choices requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Request access to the following domains: aboutads.info, 1up.com, 33across.com, abmr.net, mathtag.com, acuityplatform.com, acxiom-online.com, mlnadvertising.com, adap.tv, adbrite.com, adchemy.com, addthis.com, adgrx.com, dapper.net, adnxs.com, adready.com, adroll.com, linkedin.com, undertone.com, ib-ibki.com, adsrvr.org, adsymptotic.com, adtech.de, adtechjp.com, adtechus.com, advertising.com, adviva.net, alphonso.tv, amazon-adsystem.com, amgdgt.com, apolloprogram.io, askmen.com, atwola.com, bam-x.com, bazaarvoice.com, bidr.io, bing.com, bluecava.com, bluekai.com, brand-display.com, brilig.com, casalemedia.com, channelintelligence.com, choicestream.com, circulate.com, clickagy.com, collective-media.net, contextweb.com, criteo.com, crosspixel.net, crsspxl.com, crwdcntrl.net, liadm.com, decdna.net, decideinteractive.com, demdex.net, digitru.st, displaymarketplace.com, dotomi.com, doubleclick.net, dtfssearch.com, exelator.com, extremetech.com, eyeota.net, eyeviewads.com, eyewonder.com, btbuckets.com, facebook.com, fetchback.com, fimserve.com, flashtalking.com, fwmrm.net, geek.com, gmads.net, gumgum.com, gwallet.com, healthyoffers.com, hlserve.com, hrworld.com, ign.com, imiclk.com, innovid.com, insidecrm.com, intellitxt.com, intentmedia.net, interclick.com, invitemedia.com, ipredictive.com, ipromote.com, itmanagement.com, itsecurity.com, ittoolbox.com, knorex.com, krxd.net, live.com, lkqd.com, lkqd.net, logicbuy.com, marchex.io, media.net, mediaforge.com, mediaplex.com, microsoft.com, mixpo.com, ml314.com, mmismm.com, mmtro.com, mookie1.com, mxptint.net, netmng.com, openx.net, ib-ibi.com, outbrain.com, owneriq.net, parrable.com, pcmag.com, pm14.com, po.st, pro-market.net, pubmatic.com, pulse360.com, quantserve.com, raasnet.com, retargetly.com, revsci.net, rlcdn.com, rubiconproject.com, samba.tv, scorecardresearch.com, serving-sys.com, sharethis.com, shopzilla.com, simpli.fi, sojern.com, specificclick.net, specificmedia.com, steelhousemedia.com, taboola.com, tacoda.net, admeld.com, tapad.com, tdxio.com, techbargains.com, tentaculos.net, thebrighttag.com, toolbox.com, trafficmp.com, tribalfusion.com, omtrdc.net, turn.com, twitter.com, tynt.com, udmserve.net, ugo.com, unrulymedia.com, videohub.tv, vindicosuite.com, vmmpxl.com, voip-news.com, w55c.net, webhostingunleashed.com, wsod.com, xad.com, xgraph.net, yieldmo.com, yieldoptimizer.com, youknowbest.com, yt1187.net, zdbb.net, zedo.com, ziffdavis.com, rundsp.com, mediaiqdigital.com, ncaudienceexchange.com, clrstm.com, cdnwidget.com, go.com, 1rx.io, lijit.com, cognitivlabs.com, kargo.com, rkdms.com, weborama.com, emxdgt.com, vmweb.net, postrelease.com, nxtck.com, linksynergy.com, ccgateway.net, thrtle.com, company-target.com, 3lift.com, zemanta.com, adhaven.com, iqm.com, pinterest.com, semasio.net, app.link, disqus.com, audrte.com, eyereturn.com, connexity.net, freeskreen.com, ad.gt, tidaltv.com, msn.com, reson8.com, media6degrees.com, agkn.com, everesttech.net, yahoo.com, rfihub.com, artsai.com, britepool.com, chicoryapp.com, ebay.com, stickyadstv.com, havasedge.com, pippio.com, 4cinsights.com, clarity.ms, pbbl.co, skimresources.com, sonobi.com, nexage.com, swpsvc.com, scanscout.com

Risk likelihood

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

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