TrackMeNot

Name: TrackMeNot
Rating: 4.14 (100 reviews)
Author: Daniel Howe

An artware browser add-on to protect privacy in web-search. By issuing randomized queries to common search-engines, TrackMeNot obfuscates your search profile and registers your discontent with surreptitious tracking.

This add-on was removed from Firefox Add-ons Store on 2026-06-07

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Features & Capabilities

TrackMeNot is a browser extension designed to safeguard your privacy during web searches. It issues randomized queries to popular search engines, effectively obfuscating your genuine search profile and preventing surreptitious tracking. By blending your actual search behavior with noise, TrackMeNot helps resist profiling efforts by advertisers and data collectors.

This 'artware' add-on serves as a practical privacy tool for users concerned about their data footprint while browsing. For a comprehensive overview, visit the official website linked through the extension. Continual beta releases ensure TrackMeNot stays updated in its privacy protection capabilities.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on Privacy & Security

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Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

0.10.46 Last updated: 2019-11-03

Version code:

4893690

Creation date:

2006-08-14

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
cookies
https://*/*
http://*/*
webNavigation
storage

Content scripts matches:

Size:

127.05KB

Email:

tr*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

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Developed by:

Daniel Howe

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/trackmenot/

Email:

tr*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://github.com/vtoubiana/TrackMeNot/issues

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed: many praise TrackMeNot for its unique privacy concept and report that it works, signaling strong perceived value. However, multiple users note reliability issues, including installation errors and settings resets, which undermine usability. Some also question whether the privacy protections hold consistently across different containers or contexts. Overall, the add-on is seen as innovative and potentially useful, but stability problems significantly impact trust in its effectiveness.

Pros

Unique and effective privacy concept.
Users report that TrackMeNot works and provides privacy benefits.
Overall positive user sentiment with compliments like 'Perfect' or 'Great' from several reviews.

Cons

Frequent instability: breaks, errors after installation, and settings resetting.
Uncertainty about effectiveness across different containers / contexts.

Recent reviews

by Fi*****, 2026-06-02

Perfect

by Fi*****, 2026-02-07

Sure there are more good reviews then bad ones, but the most recent ones ARE the bad ones. First, it was just a few minutes after installing when it said error, and when I checked on the settings they change back to how they were before. Also, the text above the logo (like when it's pinned idrk how to explain it) the text there is cut off.

by Ｓｌ*****, 2025-12-31

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Is TrackMeNot Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

TrackMeNot 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

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

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