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You’d expect Ghostery for Chrome browser here but extensions are not supported in Chrome. Instead, we stop ads and trackers from accessing your personal data on Android with Ghostery for Firefox.
GHOSTERY TRACKER & AD BLOCKER
Puts you back in the driver’s seat!
Privacy Protection
Ghostery will block annoying ads, popups and trackers that carry your personal information across the web. This data can be used to harm you anytime. By using Ghostery you protect your privacy.
Transparency
Behind every website visit or search you make, trackers are recording and transmitting every step you take. Ghostery’s free ad blocker neutralizes these trackers, giving you peace of mind. Over the Tracker Panel, Ghostery displays the trackers that were identified and neutralized.
Speed & Focus
The more resources load on a website, the slower it gets. Blocking ads with Ghostery speeds up page loads by decluttering the web, saving your battery and data for what’s important. Enjoy a faster web browsing experience by using our free ad blocker browser extension that also blocks trackers.
Community Powered
Ghostery tracking protection is powered by many. Once a new tracker is detected by one of our users, everyone’s privacy improves. Our code is open source, everyone can investigate it. The world's best free ad blocker & tracker blocker extension for mobile & desktop.
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Why Choose Ghostery?
Ghostery is the ultimate tool for a faster, cleaner, and more private internet experience. It features a powerful ad blocker, ensuring an uninterrupted browsing experience. With advanced anti-tracking and cookie blocking, Ghostery prevents websites from tracking your personal information, enhancing your online privacy. Its intrusive ads blocker also accelerates page loading times, making your internet use more efficient.
Additionally, Ghostery offers customizable settings with allowlists for trusted sites or trackers. By blocking ads, trackers and cookie popups, Ghostery protects your privacy and improves transparency. Enjoy a safer, private, and faster web experience with Ghostery, powered by a community-driven, open-source approach.
FAQ: Tracker & Ad Blocker
How do I install Ghostery Ad Blocker on my browser?
To install Ghostery Ad & Tracker Blocker on your browser, visit the Ghostery website or your browser's extension store. Search for "Ghostery," click "Add to browser," and follow the prompts to complete the installation. Once installed, you can customize your settings for cookie blocking, stoping trackers from collecting your personal information and blocking ads.
Is Ghostery available on mobile devices?
Yes, Ghostery is available on mobile devices. You can download the Ghostery Ad blocker extension from the App Store for iOS devices or the Google Play Store for Android devices.
On Android you can only download it for the Firefox browser. Once installed, you can browse the internet with enhanced privacy and ad-blocking features, similar to the desktop version.
Does Ghostery block all types of ads and trackers?
Ghostery is a free ad blocker that efficiently blocks intrusive ads on websites, social media platforms, and YouTube. It targets online annoyances such as pop-ups, banners, video ads on Youtube, and autoplay videos, enhancing browsing speed and privacy by also blocking trackers embedded within these ads.
Can I customize Ghostery's blocking settings?
Ghostery advises using the initial settings of the Tracker & Ad Blocker for optimal performance. Nonetheless, you have the flexibility to control specific features such as Ad-Blocking, Anti-Tracking, and Never-Consent individually. You can temporarily pause Ghostery, tweak settings for particular sites, or modify the blocking rules for specific trackers.
What makes Ghostery different from other ad blockers?
Ghostery stands out among content blockers with its strong privacy focus, blocking not just ads but also the trackers that harvest user data. It offers detailed transparency about blocked activities and customizable control over individual trackers and ads, including video ads. Ghostery's user-friendly interface and availability across multiple platforms enhance its appeal for those prioritizing privacy online.
How can I get support from Ghostery?
For support with Ghostery, you can access detailed FAQs on the Ghostery website or directly contact the team at support@ghostery.com.
Why is Ghostery better than other ad blockers?
Ghostery offers advanced tracking protection, blocking ads and trackers that collect your data across the web. Its extensive and frequently updated tracker database and blocking rules ensures strong privacy. By blocking these elements, and ads on Youtube, Ghostery enhances browsing performance with faster page load times and reduced data usage.
Ghostery automatically interacts with consent cookie banners to express dissent to tracking for users, reducing the need to manage cookies manually. It provides detailed insights into active trackers, empowering users with transparency and control. Customizable ad-blocking options even let you allow ads on creators’ pages you want to support.
With a user-friendly interface, Ghostery makes privacy management simple for everyone, from beginners to advanced users. As an open-source tool, it ensures transparency and trust. Best of all, Ghostery is completely free, offering all features without limitations.
Learn more in our comparison section, where we show how Ghostery stacks up against other ad blockers, like Ghostery vs. uBlock Origin.
Still have questions?
If there is anything you miss in Ghostery or have any questions, please drop a line to support@ghostery.com. We’re happy to talk to you anytime.