Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker - Privacy AdBlock

Powerful and easy-to-use privacy extension. Block ads, trackers & speed up your web.

Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker - Privacy AdBlock

"Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker - Privacy AdBlock" is a robust Chrome extension that enhances your browsing experience by blocking ads and stopping trackers. With over 100 million downloads, it provides privacy protection by eliminating intrusive cookie pop-ups and offers detailed tracker insights on websites. As an open-source tool, it is continually updated and supported by a global community, ensuring that it remains a reliable choice for users focused on online privacy.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000,000+
Version: 10.4.16 (Last updated: 2024-11-25)
Creation date: 2020-06-02
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • cookies
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • declarativeNetRequestFeedback
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • scripting
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • offscreen
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • ws://*/*
  • wss://*/*
Size: 13.20M

Other platforms

Not available on Android
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Extension summary

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Ghostery is a powerful Tracker & Adblocker extension for Chrome with over 100 million downloads. Block ads, stop trackers, and speed up websites. Privacy at its best.

FEATURES

  • Block all ads on websites, including YouTube and Facebook, to focus on the information that matters.
  • Stop trackers from collecting your personal data.
  • Automatically remove intrusive cookie pop-ups and express dissent to online tracking.
  • Get detailed tracker information on any website you visit, including the number of trackers, their type, and the company operating them.
  • Preview tracker information on search engine result pages to make informed choices.
  • Inspect the largest database of trackers, updated fast and reliably for all users.

ABOUT GHOSTERY

Ghostery is more than just a Chrome Ad Blocker. It provides comprehensive privacy protection while minimizing the need for customization and maintenance. As an open-source extension supported by thousands of Contributors worldwide, Ghostery is free to use forever. Become a Contributor to Ghostery and help fund the development of the Privacy Suite and WhoTracks.Me, the largest database of trackers in the world. Together, let's fight for privacy as a human right!

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
  • Effectively blocks ads
  • Improves browser speed
  • Safeguards privacy
  • Works well for a long time
  • User-friendly experience
Cons
  • Issues with functionality on specific platforms (e.g., Kiwi Browser)
  • Some users report failures with YouTube
Most mentioned
  • Works effectively
  • Enhances browsing speed
  • Satisfied with privacy protection
User reviews
by A Mars, 2024-12-02

by Emiel van Lenthe, 2024-12-02

Very handy tool to safeguard privacy plus smooth opening of sites as well.
by Krishnam, 2024-12-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker - Privacy AdBlock requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker - Privacy AdBlock has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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