Ghostery Privacy Ad Blocker

Name: Ghostery Privacy Ad Blocker
Rating: 4.4 (182 reviews)
Author: Ghostery GmbH

By: Ghostery GmbH

Faster browsing without ads!

Features & Capabilities

Ghostery Privacy Ad Blocker blocks ads, trackers, and popups across websites, delivering faster, cleaner browsing with stronger privacy.

Powered by the WhoTracks.Me tracker database and a global open-source community, Ghostery provides detailed tracker insights, a search result tracker preview, and customizable whitelists to tailor your protection.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Open Source Advertising

By:

Ghostery GmbH

Rating:

4.40

(182) 3 new ratings

Version:

10.5.45 Last updated: 2026-06-01

Version code:

886385642

Creation date:

2024-07-02

Compatible devices:

Works as Safari extension:

Size:

43.90MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 120,649 ▲ 755

Other rankings

#80 in adskipper keyword 36 ▼ 42

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Developed by:

Ghostery GmbH

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ghostery-privacy-ad-blocker/id6504861501

Website:

https://www.ghostery.com/

User Reviews

Ghostery is praised for strong privacy protection and effective ad blocking that speeds browsing across Apple devices, with active maintenance and easy activation. However, reviewers report inconsistent blocking (notably on YouTube) and Safari performance hiccups, sites detecting blockers and restricting content, occasional overheating or battery drain, and some users viewing it as a privacy tool rather than a pure ad blocker. Overall, reliability varies by site and device, but privacy protection remains a core strength.

Pros

Strong privacy protection that blocks trackers and pop-ups across Apple devices.
Effective ad blocking that speeds up browsing and reduces clutter.
Works across Safari, macOS, and iPhone and runs in the background.
Actively maintained with a clear focus on user privacy and good support.
Easy to use and user-friendly.

Cons

Inconsistent blocking and performance issues, including Safari hangs and occasional YouTube ads slipping through.
Many sites detect the ad blocker and block content or render pages unusable.
Can cause device issues like overheating or higher battery drain on some devices.
Some users feel it is more of a privacy extension than a true ad blocker.
Installation/discovery issues or app store availability problems on certain devices.

Recent reviews

Couldn't even activate it.

by Be*****, 2026-05-22

Ghostery works and it is unbelievable how much it stops — how much *needs* to be stopped. I also donate to them so they can continue development. (Plus they are a non–profit.)

by Ji*****, 2026-05-09

Sometime over the last several months Ghostery just stopped working for me in Safari. Many ads and other annoyances that used to be blocked now end up loading and slow things down.