De-Sponsor for Amazon: Free, open source ad blocker for Amazon Search

About

✅ No more "Sponsored" results: Save money and heartache by finding the best products easily 

✅ Lightweight: Runs silently in the background without slowing down Chrome.

✅ Zero tracking or data collection: Everything runs locally. No data stored or sent. 

✅ Open-source: You can check the code yourself on the Github repo (linked from my website)

Why I built this?

I'm a product management leader and ex-Amazonian. When Amazon sued Perplexity for using automation on its platform, I wrote a LinkedIn post calling out the real issue: people were turning to AI shopping tools because Amazon's own search had become unusable. That post went viral. 

So I built De-Sponsor: a free, open-source extension to bring back the Day 1 search experience on Amazon.
 
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FAQ:
Q: How is this different from ad blockers like uBlock Origin?
A: Traditional ad blockers focus on banner ads and pop-ups but often miss Amazon's "Sponsored" product listings since they're embedded within search results. De-Sponsor specifically targets these sponsored products, giving you cleaner, more relevant search results.

Q: How many ads does this actually block?
A: On a typical Amazon search results page, 40-60% of visible products are sponsored. De-Sponsor removes all of these, showing you only organic results.

Q: Is this extension safe to use?
A: Yes, De-Sponsor for Amazon is completely safe and open-source. You can review the entire code on GitHub before installing. The extension only filters what you see on Amazon pages—it doesn't collect your data, track your browsing, or modify purchases. It simply hides sponsored listings from search results and product pages.

Q: Will this get my Amazon account banned?
A: No. The extension runs entirely on your device (client-side). Amazon's servers simply see a regular user browsing the site. We do not modify any requests sent to Amazon, we only visually clean up what is displayed on your screen.

Q: Does Amazon know I'm using this extension?
A: From Amazon's perspective, you're just a regular user browsing normally. The extension works locally in your browser to filter what you see—it doesn't interact with Amazon's servers or modify any requests. Your account remains in good standing.

Q: Will this break Amazon's functionality?
A: No, the extension only removes visual clutter from ads and sponsored items. All core Amazon features work normally: shopping cart, checkout, Prime benefits, order history, and product reviews remain fully functional. You can disable the extension anytime if you encounter any issues.

Q: Will I miss out on good deals from sponsored products?
A: Sponsored products aren't necessarily better deals—sellers pay Amazon to promote them regardless of price or quality. In fact, sponsored items are often more expensive because sellers factor in advertising costs. De-Sponsor helps you see organic search results based on relevance, not who paid the most for placement.

Q: Is this extension really free? What's the catch?
A: Yes, it's 100% free and open-source with no hidden costs. There's no premium version, no data collection, and no affiliate links. This is a side project built to solve a real problem with Amazon's aggressive advertising. If you find it useful, you can support development by starring the project on GitHub or sharing it with friends who shop on Amazon.

Q: Does this work on Amazon's international sites?
A: I have tested it on all major Amazon sites: US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Australia and India. It should work on others too. You can suggest new regions on our GitHub issues page.

Q: Why isn't it on Firefox/Safari yet?
A: We are currently focused on Chrome and Edge (Chromium browsers). A Firefox version is in development. Safari requires a paid developer account ($99/yr), so we are waiting for enough community support to justify the cost.

Q: Does it work on Prime Video or Amazon Music?
A: Currently, De-Sponsor is strictly focused on the Amazon Product Search experience (Amazon.com, .co.uk, .de, etc.). It does not block video ads on Prime Video or audio ads on Music.

Q: Does this work on mobile?
A: No. Most mobile users use Amazon in the app and it's almost impossible to build something that could work inside an app.

Disclaimer: This extension is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of Amazon.com, Inc.