AdBlock
Privacy & SecurityFreemium
One of the most installed ad blockers for Chrome, with simple whitelisting.
4.5260,000 reviews60M+
View ExtensionGhostery
Privacy-first ad blocker that also blocks trackers and cookie pop-ups.
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Ghostery combines ad blocking, anti-tracking and automatic cookie-consent handling in one extension. The tracker dashboard shows exactly which companies were blocked on each page, which makes it a good pick if you want visibility rather than a silent blocker. It is maintained by a privacy-focused company and works without an account.
Pros
- Blocks ads, trackers and cookie banners
- Per-site tracker dashboard
- No account required
- Open source core
Cons
- Some sites need manual whitelisting
- Advanced insights are paid
Who should use Ghostery?
People who want an ad blocker with visible tracker reporting
Pricing
Ghostery is freemium — Free, Premium from $4.99/mo. The free tier is usable for evaluation; compare paid tiers before committing a team.
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View ExtensionFrequently asked questions
Is Ghostery free?
Ghostery offers paid plans (Free, Premium from $4.99/mo).
Is Ghostery safe to install?
Ghostery is published by Ghostery. As with any extension, review the permissions it requests before installing and remove it if you stop using it.
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