Cost of Free

Name: Cost of Free
Author: Purpose Lever

Explains the economic incentives behind free digital products. No blocking, no tracking—just explanation.

As of June 2026, Cost of Free has 3 users in the Productivity category.

Purpose Lever Productivity

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users−25.0%

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Version

2.0.5

Manifest V3

History

4 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 7, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 7, 2026	4	—	—	2.0.5
Apr 19, 2026	5	—	—	2.0.5
Apr 29, 2026	3	—	—	2.0.5
May 16, 2026	5	—	—	2.0.5
Now	3	—	—	2.0.5

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About

Cost of Free helps you understand the hidden value of your everyday online activity.

As you browse the web, companies collect data about your behavior and preferences. Cost of Free translates that activity into an estimated economic value, giving you visibility into what your data may be worth — without blocking content, altering websites, or tracking you.

What it does
	•	Estimates the value of common data activity (ads, engagement, usage patterns)
	•	Presents insights clearly and transparently
	•	Runs quietly in the background while you browse

What it does not do
	•	No ad blocking
	•	No tracking
	•	No selling or sharing your data
	•	No interference with websites

Cost of Free is designed for awareness and disclosure, not surveillance. It exists to help users better understand the trade-offs behind “free” digital services.

If you’ve ever wondered what you’re really paying with when something is free — this extension makes that cost visible.