Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

Changelog

• May 20, 2026
  permissions

  alarms, cookies, declarativeNetRequest, declarativeNetRequestFeedback, webNavigation, storage, scripting, tabs, activeTab, webRequest, offscreen

  alarms, contextMenus, cookies, declarativeNetRequest, declarativeNetRequestFeedback, webNavigation, storage, scripting, tabs, activeTab, webRequest, offscreen

• Apr 16, 2026
  description

  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.

  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 you can see - Transparency you can verify.
  
  FEATURES
  
  * Bock all ads on websites, including YouTube and Facebook video ads, 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 annoying ads 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 and intrusive ads, the Tracker & Ad Blocker 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.
  
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  Note:
  
  Chrome automatically generates the notice requesting permission to "read and change all your data on all websites" because Ghostery must access page contents across all tabs to remove ads and tracking. Ghostery collects no personal information, ensuring your privacy remains protected.

• Apr 1, 2026
  short_description

  Fast, private and ad free browsing you can trust!

  Fast, private, and ad-free browsing you can trust!

• Apr 1, 2026
  name

  Ghostery Privacy AdBlocker

  Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

Permissions & access

Permissions

alarmscontextMenuscookiesdeclarativeNetRequestdeclarativeNetRequestFeedbackwebNavigationstoragescriptingtabsactiveTabwebRequestoffscreen

Host access

http://*/*, https://*/*, ws://*/*, wss://*/*

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