Ghostery Start Tab

Ghostery Start Tab

More privacy, more favorites, more freedom, more style and more news on each new tab!

What is Ghostery Start Tab?
Ghostery Start Tab is a Chrome extension that offers more privacy, favorites, freedom, style, and news on every new tab. It includes a private search engine, privacy overview, fancy backgrounds, more bookmark tiles, and the latest news from trusted sources. Customize it to your needs with various features and settings.
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Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-07-19
Users: 4,055+
Rating: 4.58 (12)
Version: 10.43.3 (Last updated: 2020-08-04)
Creation date: 2020-06-24
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • https://*.ghostery.net/*
  • https://*.ghostery.com/*
  • bookmarks
  • clipboardWrite
  • history
  • storage
  • tabs
  • topSites
Size: 1.34M
Price: Free
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Summary

You can use Ghostery Start Tab on its own or in combination with the extension “Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker” for even more privacy protection. In the latter case, Ghostery Start Tab additionally displays a useful privacy overview.

With Ghostery Start Tab you get more out of your Chrome browser: • private search engine Ghost Search • useful privacy overview* • fancy backgrounds • more favorites • latest news • fully customizable

  • only in combination with the extension “Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker”

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MORE PRIVACY The private search engine Ghost Search displays website suggestions directly below the search bar while you're typing your query: simply type, select a suggested site or press Enter for more results. Get weather forecasts, currency converter results or the latest news in real time.

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User reviews
Prima extensie Robert923
by Sjoertje Tijsma Sjoertje Tijsma, 2021-07-03

ótima! parabéns pelo desenvolvimento!
by Marco Aurélio Marco Aurélio, 2020-03-23

great idea, although the 'news' section does not stay off when you toggle it in the settings
by ultravio1et ultravio1et, 2019-11-22
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Safety
Risk impact

Ghostery Start Tab is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Ghostery Start Tab if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Ghostery Start Tab may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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