Boycat: Privacy VPN & Ethical Shopping

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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• Jun 2, 2026
  description

  Shop With Your Values. Save Money Too.
  Boycat is the all-in-one conscious shopping extension trusted by 3.5 million users. It checks websites and Amazon products against ethical databases, recommends better alternatives, blocks ads, and tracks prices -- all from your browser toolbar.
  WEBSITE COMPLIANCE CHECKS Visit any website and Boycat instantly checks the company behind it against ethical standards and campaigns. The extension icon changes color so you know at a glance: green means aligned, red means flagged. No searching, no manual lookups.
  AMAZON PRODUCT SCREENING Browse Amazon like normal. Boycat scans every product page and checks whether the brand meets ethical standards. If a product is flagged, you'll see why and get better alternatives you can buy instead -- right there on the page.
  DISCOVER BETTER BRANDS Boycat doesn't just flag problems. It shows you where to spend instead. Find brands that align with your values without opening a new tab or doing hours of research.
  BUILT-IN AD BLOCKER Block ads across the web. Fewer distractions, faster pages, no tracking scripts. Included free with the extension.
  PRICE TRACKING & ALERTS Found something you love but the price isn't right? Save the product, set your target price, and Boycat alerts you when it drops. Track as many products as you want.
  WHY 3.5 MILLION PEOPLE USE BOYCAT
  •Instant ethical compliance checks on any website
  •Amazon product screening with better alternatives
  •Discover brands that match your values
  •Built-in ad blocker
  •Price tracking with custom alerts
  •Privacy-first: no browsing data collected, no tracking
  •Fast, lightweight, works in the background
  •100% free, no subscription, no hidden costs
  •Available on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari
  PRIVACY Boycat does not track your browsing habits or shopping data. We do not sell user data to third parties. Compliance checks run locally. Your data stays yours.
  View our privacy policy: https://www.boycat.io/privacy
  Website: https://www.boycat.io/extension 
  Support: https://www.boycat.io/support

  Shop With Your Values. Browse in Private.
  
  Boycat is for people who care where their money goes. It checks websites and Amazon products against live ethical campaign databases, finds you better brands to buy from instead, blocks ads, and includes a built-in privacy VPN. It runs in the background and only speaks up when it finds something worth knowing.
  
  No spreadsheets. No manual research. Just browse.
  
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  ETHICAL SHOPPING SCANNER
  
  Every website and Amazon product you visit gets checked against the ethical campaigns you follow. The result shows up instantly in your toolbar icon. No extra tabs, no searching, no effort on your part.
  
  What the icon tells you:
  - Green: the brand or site is aligned with your selected campaigns
  - Red: it's been flagged, with a clear reason shown in the popup
  - Grey: scanning, or no data available for this page
  
  Checks are split between the website itself (the company behind the domain) and the product (the brand you're buying). On Amazon, you can see both at once. On a regular site, you get the site-level result. You always know exactly what was checked and what was found.
  
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  FOLLOW THE CAMPAIGNS YOU CARE ABOUT
  
  Boycat lets you choose which ethical campaigns to follow and only flags brands that violate the ones you've selected.
  
  Campaigns are maintained by the Boycat team and updated as things change. When a company's situation changes, the results update automatically. You don't need to check anything manually.
  
  Follow as many campaigns as you want. If a brand violates any one of them, Boycat flags it and tells you exactly which campaign caught it. You can switch campaigns from inside the popup and the current page rescans immediately.
  
  Ethical shopping means different things to different people. Some care about labour rights, others about environmental harm, animal welfare, or political spending. Boycat lets you set your own boundaries.
  
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  AMAZON PRODUCT SCREENING
  
  Browse Amazon normally. Boycat checks every product page against your active campaigns in the background.
  
  If the brand is flagged, you'll see which campaign it violates, why it was flagged, and alternative products from brands that do pass your standards. You can click through to any alternative without leaving the page.
  
  If the product passes, you'll see that too. Green icon, short confirmation. Keep shopping.
  
  Boycat does not change any Amazon prices, listings, or page content. The overlay sits outside Amazon's own UI and can be dismissed with one click.
  
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  BETTER BRAND ALTERNATIVES
  
  When something is flagged, Boycat finds you alternatives from brands that meet your ethical standards so you can still buy what you need.
  
  Alternatives load automatically after a flag and appear in the extension popup. One click opens the product on Amazon. No extra searching required.
  
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  BUILT-IN AD BLOCKER
  
  Boycat includes an ad blocker you can turn on or off from the Protection tab.
  
  When enabled it filters ads, banners, and tracking scripts across every site you visit. Pages load faster, there are fewer distractions, and you can see a live count of how many ads have been blocked this session.
  
  Off by default. One tap to enable. Works completely separately from the compliance scanner.
  
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  BuycatVPN
  
  Boycat includes BuycatVPN, a built-in privacy VPN for subscribed users on Chrome, Edge, and Brave.
  
  BuycatVPN routes your browser traffic through an encrypted tunnel. Your ISP, your network operator, and anyone else on the same connection cannot see what you're browsing. Only browser traffic goes through the VPN. Other apps on your device are not affected.
  
  What's included:
  - One-tap connect from the Protection tab
  - Server locations across dozens of countries
  - Recent locations saved for quick reconnection
  - Live connection latency so you can pick the fastest server
  - DNS leak protection
  - WebRTC leak protection
  - Split tunnelling for Plus and Pro subscribers: choose which sites use the VPN and which use your regular connection
  - Bypass list: sites that always skip the VPN
  - Force list: sites that always use the VPN
  
  BuycatVPN is not available on Firefox due to browser API limitations. Firefox users see a clear explanation in the app.
  
  BuycatVPN requires a Boycat Plus or Pro subscription. The compliance scanner, ad blocker, and brand alternatives are free.
  
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  REPORT AN ERROR
  
  Compliance data is not always perfect. If you find a brand that's been incorrectly flagged or a listing that's out of date, you can report it directly from the popup.
  
  The Report an Error button appears on flagged screens. Reports go to the Boycat team for review and are linked to your account to prevent duplicates.
  
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  PRIVACY
  
  Compliance checks send an anonymous request containing only the domain name or brand identifier. Nothing is tied to your account. Boycat does not log which pages you visit, how long you spend on them, or what you purchase.
  
  For the VPN, Boycat records the country you connect to and the length of your session. That is the minimum needed to run the service. Websites you visit through the VPN are not logged.
  
  If you sign in, Boycat stores your email and subscription tier to enable subscribed features. Credentials are never stored in plaintext.
  
  Optional usage analytics (feature-level only, no browsing data) are off by default. You can change this at any time from the consent screen.
  
  Boycat does not sell user data to anyone.
  
  Full privacy policy: https://www.boycat.io/privacy
  
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  GETTING STARTED
  
  1. Install Boycat from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons
  2. Accept the privacy consent on first launch
  3. Pick the campaigns you want to follow from the Settings tab
  4. Browse as normal
  5. Boycat tells you when something comes up. When everything looks fine, it stays out of your way.
  
  Create a Boycat account or sign in to unlock the VPN and other subscribed features.
  
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  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  
  Does Boycat slow down my browser?
  No. Scans run asynchronously and do not block page loading. Most complete in under a second.
  
  Does it work on every website?
  It runs on every website. Whether a compliance result comes back depends on whether the brand or domain is in the Boycat database. For unknown sites it shows a neutral result and stays quiet.
  
  Does it work on Amazon?
  Yes. Boycat is built specifically for Amazon product pages. It reads the brand from the listing and checks it against your active campaigns.
  
  Is the ad blocker like uBlock Origin?
  Boycat's ad blocker uses the browser's built-in filtering system for efficiency and low memory use. It is designed to be lightweight and always-on. It is not a replacement for a full-featured standalone ad blocker but covers the most common ad and tracker networks.
  
  Can I use BuycatVPN and the ad blocker together?
  Yes. They are independent and do not interfere with each other.
  
  Does BuycatVPN cover all my internet traffic?
  BuycatVPN covers browser traffic only. Other apps on your device are not routed through it. For full-device VPN coverage, use a dedicated VPN app.
  
  What campaigns does Boycat include?
  Campaigns cover documented ethical issues including labour rights, environmental harm, animal welfare, and political spending. They are updated continuously by the Boycat team.
  
  Is Boycat free?
  The compliance scanner, brand alternatives, and ad blocker are free. BuycatVPN requires a Boycat Plus or Pro subscription.
  
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  SUPPORT
  
  Website: https://www.boycat.io/extension
  Support: https://www.boycat.io/support
  Privacy policy: https://www.boycat.io/privacy
  
  Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Opera via the Chrome Web Store. Also available on Firefox via Firefox Add-ons.

• Jun 2, 2026
  short_description

  Checks if brands align with your values. Ethical alternatives, built-in ad blocker, price tracking & alerts. Free.

  Shop with your values. Instant ethical checks on websites & Amazon, better brand alternatives, built-in ad blocker and privacy VPN.

• Jun 2, 2026
  name

  Boycat Ethical Shopping Assistant - Boycott Scanner & Product Alerts

  Boycat: Privacy VPN & Ethical Shopping

• Jun 2, 2026
  permissions

  activeTab, tabs, storage, scripting, identity, notifications, alarms, declarativeNetRequest, declarativeNetRequestFeedback

  activeTab, tabs, storage, scripting, identity, notifications, alarms, declarativeNetRequest, declarativeNetRequestFeedback, proxy, webRequest, webRequestAuthProvider, privacy

• Apr 16, 2026
  description

  Shop With Your Values. Instantly.
  
  Boycat is a powerful browser extension that helps you make informed shopping decisions while browsing online stores like Amazon.
  
  With real-time ethical alerts, Boycat instantly shows whether a product aligns with your values and helps you discover better alternatives.
  
  Join over 500,000 users using Boycat to shop smarter.
  
  Real-Time Ethical Alerts
  
  Boycat analyzes products while you browse and instantly alerts you if a brand conflicts with ethical campaigns.
  
  The Boycat icon changes color directly in your browser so you know when something may be problematic.
  
  No searching required.
  
  Discover Better Alternatives
  
  When a product raises concerns, Boycat helps you discover better alternatives.
  
  Find brands that align with your values without spending hours researching.
  
  Transparent Information
  
  Boycat provides sources and explanations behind product decisions so you can understand the context before buying.
  
  We believe ethical decisions should be informed decisions.
  
  Built For Everyday Shopping
  
  Works seamlessly while browsing major online stores including Amazon and other retail platforms.
  
  No extra steps. Just browse like normal and Boycat works in the background.
  
  Why Thousands Use Boycat
  
  • Real-time ethical product alerts
  • Discover better alternatives instantly
  • Trusted by 500,000+ users
  • Fast and lightweight extension
  • Works directly while browsing online stores
  
  Join the Ethical Shopping Movement
  
  Boycat helps consumers use their purchasing power more responsibly.
  
  Install the extension and make informed shopping decisions in seconds.
  
  Website
  https://www.boycat.io/
  
  Privacy
  
  Boycat only collects minimal usage data to improve the extension experience.
  
  We do not sell user data to third parties.
  
  View our privacy policy:
  https://www.boycat.io/privacy

  Shop With Your Values. Save Money Too.
  Boycat is the all-in-one conscious shopping extension trusted by 3.5 million users. It checks websites and Amazon products against ethical databases, recommends better alternatives, blocks ads, and tracks prices -- all from your browser toolbar.
  WEBSITE COMPLIANCE CHECKS Visit any website and Boycat instantly checks the company behind it against ethical standards and campaigns. The extension icon changes color so you know at a glance: green means aligned, red means flagged. No searching, no manual lookups.
  AMAZON PRODUCT SCREENING Browse Amazon like normal. Boycat scans every product page and checks whether the brand meets ethical standards. If a product is flagged, you'll see why and get better alternatives you can buy instead -- right there on the page.
  DISCOVER BETTER BRANDS Boycat doesn't just flag problems. It shows you where to spend instead. Find brands that align with your values without opening a new tab or doing hours of research.
  BUILT-IN AD BLOCKER Block ads across the web. Fewer distractions, faster pages, no tracking scripts. Included free with the extension.
  PRICE TRACKING & ALERTS Found something you love but the price isn't right? Save the product, set your target price, and Boycat alerts you when it drops. Track as many products as you want.
  WHY 3.5 MILLION PEOPLE USE BOYCAT
  •Instant ethical compliance checks on any website
  •Amazon product screening with better alternatives
  •Discover brands that match your values
  •Built-in ad blocker
  •Price tracking with custom alerts
  •Privacy-first: no browsing data collected, no tracking
  •Fast, lightweight, works in the background
  •100% free, no subscription, no hidden costs
  •Available on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari
  PRIVACY Boycat does not track your browsing habits or shopping data. We do not sell user data to third parties. Compliance checks run locally. Your data stays yours.
  View our privacy policy: https://www.boycat.io/privacy
  Website: https://www.boycat.io/extension 
  Support: https://www.boycat.io/support

• Apr 16, 2026
  short_description

  Shop ethically online. Boycat alerts you if products or brands conflict with your values and shows better alternatives instantly.

  Checks if brands align with your values. Ethical alternatives, built-in ad blocker, price tracking & alerts. Free.

• Apr 5, 2026
  description

  Transform Your Amazon Shopping with Boycat – Your Ethical Shopping Companion
  
  Join Over 500K Ethical Shoppers with Boycat Chrome Extension
  
  Discover the power of ethical shopping with Boycat, the essential Chrome extension for conscious consumers. Ensure your Amazon purchases align with your values effortlessly.
  
  🛡️ Real-Time Ethical Alerts
  Instantly know if a product conflicts with your ethical campaigns. Boycat’s icon changes color to alert you while browsing Amazon.
  
  📚 Comprehensive Ethical Information
  Click the icon to access detailed sources and reasons behind a product’s ethical status. Make informed decisions with ease.
  
  🔗 Seamless Browser Integration
  Pin Boycat to Your Browser for quick access and a smoother shopping experience. Add Boycat to your browser in seconds and shop with confidence.
  
  💡 Why Choose Boycat?
  Join a Growing Community: Over 500K users trust Boycat for ethical shopping.
  Stay Informed: Get real-time updates and comprehensive information on product ethics.
  Easy to Use: Simple installation and integration with your browser.
  Join the Ethical Shopping Movement
  Make informed, ethical shopping choices on Amazon and more. Pin Boycat to your browser today and shop with a clear conscience.
  
  For more details, visit Boycat.io
  
  By using the Boycat browser extension, you agree to Boycat’s terms and conditions. (https://www.boycat.io/terms-of-service)
  
  Disclaimer:
  This extension uses Google Analytics to collect usage statistics to improve user experience. If you want to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking, please visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout or use a filter in Adblock Plus or similar tools like AdBlock, uBlock, or Adblock Pro.

  Shop With Your Values. Instantly.
  
  Boycat is a powerful browser extension that helps you make informed shopping decisions while browsing online stores like Amazon.
  
  With real-time ethical alerts, Boycat instantly shows whether a product aligns with your values and helps you discover better alternatives.
  
  Join over 500,000 users using Boycat to shop smarter.
  
  Real-Time Ethical Alerts
  
  Boycat analyzes products while you browse and instantly alerts you if a brand conflicts with ethical campaigns.
  
  The Boycat icon changes color directly in your browser so you know when something may be problematic.
  
  No searching required.
  
  Discover Better Alternatives
  
  When a product raises concerns, Boycat helps you discover better alternatives.
  
  Find brands that align with your values without spending hours researching.
  
  Transparent Information
  
  Boycat provides sources and explanations behind product decisions so you can understand the context before buying.
  
  We believe ethical decisions should be informed decisions.
  
  Built For Everyday Shopping
  
  Works seamlessly while browsing major online stores including Amazon and other retail platforms.
  
  No extra steps. Just browse like normal and Boycat works in the background.
  
  Why Thousands Use Boycat
  
  • Real-time ethical product alerts
  • Discover better alternatives instantly
  • Trusted by 500,000+ users
  • Fast and lightweight extension
  • Works directly while browsing online stores
  
  Join the Ethical Shopping Movement
  
  Boycat helps consumers use their purchasing power more responsibly.
  
  Install the extension and make informed shopping decisions in seconds.
  
  Website
  https://www.boycat.io/
  
  Privacy
  
  Boycat only collects minimal usage data to improve the extension experience.
  
  We do not sell user data to third parties.
  
  View our privacy policy:
  https://www.boycat.io/privacy

• Apr 5, 2026
  short_description

  Your ethical shopping companion, now sitting in your browser 😸

  Shop ethically online. Boycat alerts you if products or brands conflict with your values and shows better alternatives instantly.

• Apr 5, 2026
  name

  Boycat Extension

  Boycat Ethical Shopping Assistant - Boycott Scanner & Product Alerts

• Apr 1, 2026
  description

  Shop With Your Values. Instantly.
  
  Boycat is a powerful browser extension that helps you make informed shopping decisions while browsing online stores like Amazon.
  
  With real-time ethical alerts, Boycat instantly shows whether a product aligns with your values and helps you discover better alternatives.
  
  Join over 500,000 users using Boycat to shop smarter.
  
  Real-Time Ethical Alerts
  
  Boycat analyzes products while you browse and instantly alerts you if a brand conflicts with ethical campaigns.
  
  The Boycat icon changes color directly in your browser so you know when something may be problematic.
  
  No searching required.
  
  Discover Better Alternatives
  
  When a product raises concerns, Boycat helps you discover better alternatives.
  
  Find brands that align with your values without spending hours researching.
  
  Transparent Information
  
  Boycat provides sources and explanations behind product decisions so you can understand the context before buying.
  
  We believe ethical decisions should be informed decisions.
  
  Built For Everyday Shopping
  
  Works seamlessly while browsing major online stores including Amazon and other retail platforms.
  
  No extra steps. Just browse like normal and Boycat works in the background.
  
  Why Thousands Use Boycat
  
  • Real-time ethical product alerts
  • Discover better alternatives instantly
  • Trusted by 500,000+ users
  • Fast and lightweight extension
  • Works directly while browsing online stores
  
  Join the Ethical Shopping Movement
  
  Boycat helps consumers use their purchasing power more responsibly.
  
  Install the extension and make informed shopping decisions in seconds.
  
  Website
  https://www.boycat.io/
  
  Privacy
  
  Boycat only collects minimal usage data to improve the extension experience.
  
  We do not sell user data to third parties.
  
  View our privacy policy:
  https://www.boycat.io/privacy

  Transform Your Amazon Shopping with Boycat – Your Ethical Shopping Companion
  
  Join Over 500K Ethical Shoppers with Boycat Chrome Extension
  
  Discover the power of ethical shopping with Boycat, the essential Chrome extension for conscious consumers. Ensure your Amazon purchases align with your values effortlessly.
  
  🛡️ Real-Time Ethical Alerts
  Instantly know if a product conflicts with your ethical campaigns. Boycat’s icon changes color to alert you while browsing Amazon.
  
  📚 Comprehensive Ethical Information
  Click the icon to access detailed sources and reasons behind a product’s ethical status. Make informed decisions with ease.
  
  🔗 Seamless Browser Integration
  Pin Boycat to Your Browser for quick access and a smoother shopping experience. Add Boycat to your browser in seconds and shop with confidence.
  
  💡 Why Choose Boycat?
  Join a Growing Community: Over 500K users trust Boycat for ethical shopping.
  Stay Informed: Get real-time updates and comprehensive information on product ethics.
  Easy to Use: Simple installation and integration with your browser.
  Join the Ethical Shopping Movement
  Make informed, ethical shopping choices on Amazon and more. Pin Boycat to your browser today and shop with a clear conscience.
  
  For more details, visit Boycat.io
  
  By using the Boycat browser extension, you agree to Boycat’s terms and conditions. (https://www.boycat.io/terms-of-service)
  
  Disclaimer:
  This extension uses Google Analytics to collect usage statistics to improve user experience. If you want to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking, please visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout or use a filter in Adblock Plus or similar tools like AdBlock, uBlock, or Adblock Pro.

• Apr 1, 2026
  short_description

  Shop ethically online. Boycat alerts you if products or brands conflict with your values and shows better alternatives instantly.

  Your ethical shopping companion, now sitting in your browser 😸

• Apr 1, 2026
  name

  Boycat Ethical Shopping Assistant - Boycott Scanner & Product Alerts

  Boycat Extension

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