# Hello, Goodbye

> Hello, Goodbye blocks annoying chat widgets and cookie banners to make your internet a little bit better.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/hello-goodbye](https://chrome-stats.com/d/hello-goodbye)

## Overview

- **ID:** `hello-goodbye`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bruce Roettgers
- **Category:** privacy-security,appearance
- **Daily users:** 734
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 3.54 / 5 (13 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-03-18
- **First published:** 2019-03-02
- **Size:** 54 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/hello-goodbye/)
- **Website:** [https://hellogoodbye.app](https://hellogoodbye.app/)

## Description

**Hello, Goodbye** is a Chrome extension crafted to improve your internet experience by blocking intrusive chat widgets and cookie banners. These elements often interrupt browsing flow, causing distractions and clutter on your favorite websites. With Hello, Goodbye, you can enjoy a cleaner, more focused web environment without constant interruptions.

This extension seamlessly removes pop-ups and overlays related to chat features and cookie consent notifications, ensuring smoother navigation and faster page interaction. It's lightweight, easy to use, and helps keep your browsing privacy and aesthetics intact. Say goodbye to unwanted interruptions and hello to a better internet with Hello, Goodbye!

## Rankings

- #3,981 — Overall
- #17 — good
- #42 — food
- #64 — widget
- #82 — sell

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `*://*/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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.
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## Review summary

### Pros

- Blocks chat popups effectively
- Lightweight and unobtrusive
- Meets user expectations for what it was designed for

### Cons

- Annoying 'What's new' popup after updates
- Redirects to ads after installation with newsletter signup
- Not visually appealing with configuration screens

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/hello-goodbye)