Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker - Privacy AdBlock
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Powerful and easy-to-use privacy extension. Block ads, trackers & speed up your web.
Powerful and easy-to-use privacy extension. Block ads, trackers & speed up your web.
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 Chrome Ad Blocker 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!
FAQ
*** What is an adblocker? ***
An ad blocker is a tool that prevents advertisements from appearing while you browse the internet. It works by detecting and blocking requests from known ad servers, stopping banners, pop-ups, video ads, and other types of online advertising from loading. Ad blockers can also improve page load times and enhance privacy by reducing tracking from ad networks.
*** What is a tracker blocker? ***
A tracker blocker is a tool that stops websites and third parties from collecting data about your online behavior. It blocks tracking scripts and cookies that monitor what you do across the web - like the pages you visit, what you click on, or what you buy. By blocking trackers, it helps protect your privacy and can even speed up browsing.
*** Does Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker work on Youtube? ***
Yes, Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker works on YouTube by blocking ads and trackers that load with videos. While some video ads may still slip through due to platform changes, Ghostery continuously updates its Chrome Ad Blocker technology to improve your experience and protect your privacy, even on sites like YouTube.
***How do I block ads on Chrome?***
You can block ads on Chrome by installing a browser extension like Ghostery, which is a free and easy-to-use ad blocker. Once installed from the Chrome Web Store, Ghostery automatically blocks all types of intrusive ads.
With Ghostery, you not only have a solid Chrome ad blocker but also faster browsing, reduced clutter, and improved privacy protection.
Latest reviews
- Anonymous
- This works ok I guess. I already had ABP but thought this might block youtube ads since they are getting outrageous in what they do to force you to watch, but alas, they are no better.
- Anonymous
- The best privacy plugin you deserve for a better web experience together!
- Anonymous
- No adds, no tracking, no consent, the best there is!
- Anonymous
- this is good
- Anonymous
- very nice extension ,and very easy to use
- Anonymous
- I highly recommend this browser tool. I also add it to all computers that I build at my store so that my customers are also safer when surfing the web. I show them how it works, and how they can control it, and they love that it is blocking ads and tracking. Most of my clientele is over 60 and all the way up to 100. Thank you for such a wonderful product.
- Anonymous
- Blocks trackers, cuts down on ads, generally makes surfing safer. Easy to change settings as needed.
- Anonymous
- Ghostery is great! I've been using it for about a year, and it helps cut down on ads and tracking, and since it recently went free, I don't even need an account. Highly recommended for all the browsers you use!
- Anonymous
- Ghostery is a mainstay staple that I use for all of my browsers that I use. It is simple and highly effective. No ads and protecting my privacy in this digital age that we live in is key, and Ghostery does what it's set out to do. Most highly recommended!
- Anonymous
- what an great experience using this extension time saving & happies thing no ads 😍
- Anonymous
- Does its thing almost flawlessly. Ghostery is probably my all-time favorite adblocker. However, I rated it four stars because, although rare, some ads do slip in. But most of the times, it does its work beautifully. Highly recommended.
- Anonymous
- Ghostery has always been a vital part of my browsing security, stopping companies from abusively spamming ads, and generally making it so I can actually look at web pages instead of a few sentence in-between walls of ads.
- Anonymous
- Simply the best. Does as promises, has a great interface and nice functions such as "pause on this site 1 hour". It does what you need with the possibility to tweak and change as you need for your own needs.
- Anonymous
- It works when I want it to, and unlike another paid product I used recently that failed on me, it's free. Yay for us!!
- Anonymous
- Great adblocker used it for years
- Anonymous
- Never even imagined how many trackers sites have until I started using this.
- Anonymous
- Ghostery,the guardian of privacy!
- Anonymous
- Let´s put it like this: I have had a better focus since I installed Ghostery. I get things done.
- Anonymous
- Amazing software! It's free, does multiple things at once (cookies, ads, trackers) and does it in a really good way. I hate to click those annoying accept/reject cookies popups everywhere I go and Ghostery just automatically rejects everything for me. Also one of the best ad blockers around, still works on YouTube too!
- Anonymous
- In this day of age, that we are all being tracked, ghostery is a life saver. I can confidently browse the www, without worrying that I'm being tracked by those pesky websites. Thank you team for this application! More power, more success to come! - your user from PH!
- Anonymous
- This ghost scares away all the ads. A great extension indeed.
- Anonymous
- Did not feel any negative performance impact or noticed any bugs. It cuts ads very well. Hard to tell if all trackers are actually blocked, but it seems that way. Their N1 quality however is the developer's transparency
- Anonymous
- Ghostery is more than just a simple ad blocker; it is a comprehensive privacy tool that is both powerful and user-friendly. With its strong performance in blocking ads and trackers, and its commitment to user transparency, it is one of the best choices for regaining control over your online experience.
- Anonymous
- I’ve been using ghostery for a bit now and honestly I just like it. It blocks trackers without me having to think about it, and websites feel a little cleaner and faster because of it. Actually does what it’s supposed to do.
- Anonymous
- Don't browse the web without Ghostery. You NEED this add-on.
- Anonymous
- As an avid UBlock Origin user for years, I was a little lost when Chrome's changes disabled their foundational method for blocking. I switched to Ghostery and it's been smooth sailing & easy ever since. Thank you!
- Anonymous
- Best tracker blocker ever, and it's got a long history of doing just that. Plus, it doesn't slow down my browser. Try it, you'll like it.
- Anonymous
- Ghostery honestly feels like the internet with sunglasses on — calm, cool, and finally quiet. I installed it expecting a small difference, but wow… it’s like someone swept all the noise off my screen. Pages load faster, the clutter disappears, and you can actually focus again. The biggest win for me? Transparency. Ghostery doesn’t just block ads — it shows you exactly who’s trying to track you. It’s like having a tiny digital bodyguard that points out every creepy little data-goblin lurking in the shadows. After using it for a while, going online without Ghostery feels like stepping outside without shoes. It’s that essential. If you want a cleaner, faster, less invasive internet experience… legit, just get Ghostery.
- Anonymous
- I am more than satisfied with what Ghostery does, I wouldn't want to miss it for anything on my PC, and I am very grateful to the creators of Ghostery.
- Anonymous
- Simple, effortless and efficient....and gets the job done! Don't mess with perfection!
- Anonymous
- With Ghostery, there are no worries about privacy, I don't worry about ads and whether someone will follow what I do online.
- Anonymous
- Good adblocker and blocks creepy corporate spyware.
- Anonymous
- I use it on my quest to stop youtube adds, works well!
- Anonymous
- 99/100 in adblocker test, it is perfect, only downside is that some youtube videos take like 2 sec to load but overall would recommend
- Anonymous
- GARBAGE. TAKES AROUND SIX TO EIGHT SECONDS TO BLOCK COOKIE POP-UPS. ZERO WITH ANOTHER ADBLOCKER. UNINSTALLED.
- Anonymous
- It takes about 6-8 seconds to block ads and banners like cookie notices where uBlock does the same instantly. Ghostery is resource hungry and slows down your PC. It lacks ability to block ads or annoyances within the context menu. But you can add custom filters in the settings. With the inflated prices of RAM and SSD due to AI we can't afford to keep upgrading to more powerful CPUs and faster RAM and GPU to keep fighting this same battle. In the past I wouldn't use it due to it's poor blocking, it then improved, but now awful again. Many ads are not being blocked. Additionally, Ghostery has issues on Outlook Live (Hotmail) it doesn't block the annoying spam mail by Microsoft that always shows up as the first email. Adguard used to block this too, currently only uBlock still does. Latest version allows you to add custom scripts (use AI) and block them permanently. Reputable independent analyses have highlighted that the extension no longer effectively blocks ads on YouTube, leading to a considerable number of uninstalls. On the other hand, there are still a few extensions that manage to block YouTube ads, at least for the time being. Adguard, Malwarebytes, and uBlock Origin are some alternatives worth considering. However, Malwarebytes significantly slows down the browsing experiences in my personal experience. If I need robust protection and can't get uBlock is killed, I'll use the slower Adguard. But for casual to moderate adblocking and removing annoyances, I will use another browser with built-in adblocking protection.
- Anonymous
- Does exactly what is promised, and I almost forget that it is even there (it doesn't affect efficiency or anything like that at all).
- Anonymous
- BEST IN SERVICE
- Anonymous
- So dope. Just does what it says.
- Anonymous
- Its becoming resource hungry and slows down your PC. It lacks ability to block ads or annoyances within the context menu. But you can add custom filters in the settings. With the inflated prices of RAM and SSD due to AI we can't afford to keep upgrading to more powerful CPUs and faster RAM and GPU to keep fighting this same battle. In the past I wouldn't use it due to it's poor blocking, it then improved, but now it's not great again. Many ads are not being blocked. It still lacks the manual "picking" of annoyances that disturbs your browsing experience. Additionally, Ghostery has issues on Outlook Live (Hotmail) it doesn't block the annoying spam mail by Microsoft that always shows up as the first email. Adguard used to block this too, currently only uBlock still does. Latest version allows you to add custom scripts (use AI) and block them permanently. Reputable independent analyses have highlighted that the extension no longer effectively blocks ads on YouTube, leading to a considerable number of uninstalls. On the other hand, there are still a few extensions that manage to block YouTube ads, at least for the time being. Adguard, Malwarebytes, and uBlock Origin are some alternatives worth considering. However, Malwarebytes significantly slows down the browsing experiences in my personal experience. If I need robust protection now that uBlock is killed, I'll use the slower Adguard. But for casual to moderate adblocking and removing annoyances, I will use Ghostery. Peace.
- Anonymous
- w app and its legit thx chuccos!!
- Anonymous
- My issue is with your app and this idiotic design fault. How could you skip a basic and yet so important function of a button in your interface, where by clicking it you can manually select an element in a website, preview to be sure that you made a right choice and then block it? Would you rate highly an ad blocker that doesn't have something so basic but at the same time so important as that? Please fix this issue and update your product ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Anonymous
- pure greatness. worked perfectly
- Anonymous
- Lmao. Garbage. A blocker that dont block.
- Anonymous
- i jjust installed this idk how good it is hi
- Anonymous
- Pretty good tracker blocker and ad blocker but keeps spamming me with notifications.
- Anonymous
- not good enough like ads blocker
- Anonymous
- it is now showing ads and not working as expected on chrome
- Anonymous
- Super good tracker. One of the best on the internet. I have found it dosen't miss a tracker no matter how clever it tries to disguise it's methods. Once Ghostery finds the tracker it totally distrories it from invading your system. With as much really bad stuff on the internet that can wreck your computer it's a great comfortment to know your system has Ghostery on the job.
- Anonymous
- Been using it for years! however it keeps failing to load on chrome and win 7?