Overview
Ghostery is a powerful privacy extension. Block ads, stop trackers and speed up websites.
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!
Google UserJul 28, 2024
This extension is arguably one of the worst ad blockers and anti-tracker tools available. In my comparison with Privacy Badger, Adguard, and uBlock Origin (full version), it falls significantly short in performance and effectiveness. One major issue is the persistent pop-ups that annoy users by insisting they disable their ad blocker. Furthermore, the extension allows many trackers through and categorizes them as "essential," which undermines its purpose. Reputable independent analyses have... Show more
Ghostery Privacy AdblockerDeveloperAug 1, 2024
Hi there, Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to compare us to the other contenders in the ad and tracker blocking space. All ad blockers face the same challenges with YouTube, and we are united in finding solutions. We block tens of thousands of trackers for our users every day and allow a list of 44 essential activities to limit site breakage. Essential activities include, for example, captchas. You have the option to customize this list in the UI. Feel free to adjust it as you like. We also welcome suggestions to further curate the essentials list here: https://github.com/ghostery/trackerdb Please note that we offer default settings for the best protection and the least web breakage possible. Whatever ad and tracker blocker you favor, stay safe! Ghostery Team
Imran Ibrahim (Ultimatechamp)Jul 27, 2024
It's great it blocks ads, redirects, trackers and blocks online trackers
Ghostery Privacy AdblockerDeveloperAug 1, 2024
Many thanks for your review! 💙 We're happy to be of service and help protect your privacy online! Ghostery Team
Sonic And AmyJul 27, 2024
Many of these Ad Blocks only work Thank You www.ghostery.com :)
Ghostery Privacy AdblockerDeveloperAug 1, 2024
Many thanks for your review! 💙 We're happy to be of service and help protect your privacy online! Ghostery Team
Details
- Version10.3.15
- UpdatedJuly 23, 2024
- Size6.41MiB
- Languages13 languages
- Developer
- TraderThis developer has identified itself as a trader per the definition from the European Union.
Privacy
Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker - Privacy AdBlock has disclosed the following information regarding the collection and usage of your data. More detailed information can be found in the developer's privacy policy.
Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker - Privacy AdBlock handles the following:
This developer declares that your data is
- Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
- Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
- Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes
