Disconnect

Disconnect tracker protection makes the web more private, secure, and faster.

Disconnect Chrome Extension

Disconnect is a powerful tool that enhances your online privacy by blocking invisible trackers that collect your data. By utilizing the most comprehensive and up-to-date tracker protection lists, Disconnect ensures you can browse the web more securely and efficiently. With awards from the New York Times and Popular Science, it's recognized as one of the best privacy tools available.

Featuring a pay-what-you-want model, you can access Disconnect's exceptional protection against advanced privacy threats while supporting the project. Explore a safer browsing experience today!

Manifest V3
Users:
400,000+
Rating:
4.39
(3,142)
Version:
21.0.1 (Last updated: 2025-01-15)
Creation date:
2020-03-04
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • alarms
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • declarativeNetRequestFeedback
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
30.89M
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

Disconnect (v20.3.1.2)
75,813+ 4.14 (512)
Disconnect (v20.3.1.1)
15,252+ 4.60 (10)

User reviews

Pros
  • Long-term users appreciate its effectiveness in blocking unwanted content and trackers.
  • Originally provided granular control over blocking specific domains and trackers.
  • Was a well-crafted extension that maintained user privacy effectively before the update.
Cons
  • The new UI has removed control over which trackers to block, making it an all-or-nothing solution.
  • The extension blocks essential services like recaptcha.net and Disqus, leading to usability issues on various sites.
  • Not updated for a long time, leading to compatibility issues and breakage of functionalities with other extensions.
Most mentioned
  • The update has significantly degraded functionality and user experience.
  • Lack of granularity in control for blocking specific domains makes it less useful.
  • The new interface is disliked by long-time users who preferred the old version's features.
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Please revert me to the previous version. We no longer have the option to choose what to blacklist or whitelist on each site. I can't find ANYTHING that is clickable other than removing this extension and finding something else. The previous version was top notch. This one is garbage.
by E H, 2025-04-09

Использую это расширение много лет и было все в порядке, но последнее обновление сильно испортило мой опыт, снижаю оценку с 5 до 3. А также удаляю его, и устанавливаю старую версию (благо существуют сервисы которые делают архивы старых версий)
by Andrey Izman, 2025-03-21

Когда я только установил это расширение у него было другое применение, а именно, возможность заблокировать нежелательные сайты в выдаче google поиска, но теперь это почти тот же AdGuard, зачем мне 2 AdGuard в браузере? К тому же я не могу найти ту функцию ради которой я его установил, придется искать другое конкретное расширение.
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disconnect requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Disconnect has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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