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Ghostery

Privacy-focused ad blocker and anti-tracking browser extension for individuals and enterprises.

Overview

Ghostery is an open-source browser extension that blocks ads, trackers, and cookie pop-ups to enhance privacy and browsing speed. It includes tools like WhoTracks.Me for transparency and offers enterprise deployment options for organizational privacy compliance.

Updated Oct 22, 2026

2 things

What Ghostery has

Apps

Browser extension

For developers

Source code is publicly available for anyone to inspect, modify, or self-host.

8 features

Key Features

Privacy protection
Ghostery combines ad blocking, tracker protection, cookie consent automation, and transparency tools to give you more control over your online experience.
Ad blocking
Removes banners, pop-ups, sponsored content, and video ads, including YouTube pre-roll and mid-roll ads, before they load, so you can browse faster, focus better, and enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience across the web.
Tracker blocking
Ghostery neutralizes trackers, preventing them from collecting your personal data. Our browser extension removes personal identifiers and replaces them with random values, leaving data collectors clueless about your identity.
Profile prevention
Prevents trackers from building detailed profiles about you by masking identifying signals and minimizing the information websites and third parties can collect while you browse.
Cookie rejection
Automatically rejects tracking cookies and sends opt-out signals.
Cookie pop-up handling
Handles cookie pop-ups for you by declining non-essential tracking, reducing consent fatigue, and ensuring your privacy preferences are enforced consistently across supported websites.
Tracker insights
Provides transparent insights into the trackers behind websites, helping you understand who is collecting your data, helping you decide which trackers to block or allow.
Core protection
Three always-on shields. Together they handle ads, trackers, and the cookie banners that get in your way.

Pros and cons

Pros

Open-source with transparent privacy practices.
Blocks ads, trackers, and cookie pop-ups effectively.
Supports multiple major browsers and devices.
Offers enterprise-grade deployment and management.
Includes detailed tracker insights via WhoTracks.Me.

Cons

No explicit pricing plans; relies on voluntary contributions.
Some advanced features may require manual configuration.
Enterprise deployment may require IT resources for setup.
Does not provide built-in VPN or encrypted browsing.
Private Search feature is in closed beta and not widely available.

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2 things

What Ghostery has

Apps

Browser extension

For developers

Source code is publicly available for anyone to inspect, modify, or self-host.

8 features

Key Features

Privacy protection
Ghostery combines ad blocking, tracker protection, cookie consent automation, and transparency tools to give you more control over your online experience.
Ad blocking
Removes banners, pop-ups, sponsored content, and video ads, including YouTube pre-roll and mid-roll ads, before they load, so you can browse faster, focus better, and enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience across the web.
Tracker blocking
Ghostery neutralizes trackers, preventing them from collecting your personal data. Our browser extension removes personal identifiers and replaces them with random values, leaving data collectors clueless about your identity.
Profile prevention
Prevents trackers from building detailed profiles about you by masking identifying signals and minimizing the information websites and third parties can collect while you browse.
Cookie rejection
Automatically rejects tracking cookies and sends opt-out signals.
Cookie pop-up handling
Handles cookie pop-ups for you by declining non-essential tracking, reducing consent fatigue, and ensuring your privacy preferences are enforced consistently across supported websites.
Tracker insights
Provides transparent insights into the trackers behind websites, helping you understand who is collecting your data, helping you decide which trackers to block or allow.
Core protection
Three always-on shields. Together they handle ads, trackers, and the cookie banners that get in your way.

Pros and cons

Pros

Open-source with transparent privacy practices.
Blocks ads, trackers, and cookie pop-ups effectively.
Supports multiple major browsers and devices.
Offers enterprise-grade deployment and management.
Includes detailed tracker insights via WhoTracks.Me.

Cons

No explicit pricing plans; relies on voluntary contributions.
Some advanced features may require manual configuration.
Enterprise deployment may require IT resources for setup.
Does not provide built-in VPN or encrypted browsing.
Private Search feature is in closed beta and not widely available.

You?

Be the first to rate Ghostery

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See Ghostery at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

0 questions

Ghostery

Overview

What Ghostery has

Apps

For developers

Key Features

Privacy protection

Ad blocking

Tracker blocking

Profile prevention

Cookie rejection

Cookie pop-up handling

Tracker insights

Core protection

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate Ghostery

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What Ghostery has

Apps

For developers

Key Features

Privacy protection

Ad blocking

Tracker blocking

Profile prevention

Cookie rejection

Cookie pop-up handling

Tracker insights

Core protection

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate Ghostery

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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