Privacy Badger

Privacy Badger automatically learns to block invisible trackers.
What is Privacy Badger?
'Privacy Badger' is an Edge add-on designed for user privacy. It has an auto-learning mechanism to block invisible trackers that ignore 'Do Not Track' requests and opt you out of data sharing or selling. Beyond blocking, this add-on replaces potential useful trackers with click-to-activate placeholders and offers privacy protections against link click tracking on Facebook and Google. It further champions user needs by offering direct connections with extension devs for help and bug reporting.

Add-on stats

Rating: 4.80 (114)
Version: 2024.7.17 (Last updated: 2024-07-17)
Creation date: 2021-11-23
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • alarms
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • privacy
Size: 1.82M

Ranking

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Privacy Badger (v2024.7.17)
4.41 (1,752) 1,000,000
Privacy Badger (v2024.7.17)
4.81 (2,551) 1,451,576
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Add-on summary

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Privacy Badger automatically learns to block invisible trackers. Instead of keeping lists of what to block, Privacy Badger automatically discovers trackers based on their behavior.

Privacy Badger sends the Global Privacy Control signal (https://globalprivacycontrol.org/) to opt you out of data sharing and selling, and the Do Not Track signal (https://www.eff.org/issues/do-not-track) to tell companies not to track you. If trackers ignore your wishes, Privacy Badger will learn to block them.

Besides automatic tracker blocking, Privacy Badger replaces potentially useful trackers (video players, comments widgets, etc.) with click-to-activate placeholders, and removes outgoing link click tracking on Facebook and Google, with more privacy protections on the way.

To learn more, see our FAQ at https://privacybadger.org/#faq

To get help or to report bugs, please email [email protected]. If you have a GitHub account, you can use our GitHub issue tracker at https://github.com/EFForg/privacybadger/issues

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Excellent at blocking ads and tracking
  • Easy to use and adjust settings
  • Recommended by reputable organizations like EFF
  • Works well in conjunction with other privacy tools
  • Helps maintain user privacy effectively
Cons
  • Frequent issues with initialization and loading on Edge
  • Can block essential website functions or features
  • Concerns about data collection and privacy policy
  • Some usability issues reported on specific websites
  • Inconsistent performance across different platforms
Most mentioned
  • Privacy Badger blocks ads and trackers effectively
  • Issues with the add-on failing to initialize
  • The reputation and trustworthiness of the EFF
  • Adjustability for site-specific settings
  • Concerns about user data collection policies
Recent reviews
Great extension. The support team is excellent and very responsive: Privacy Badger blocked QLanguo sounds. In no time it has been fixed. I make a donation. Thanks
by Maurice, 2024-09-16

Siempre la instalo.
by Fernando, 2024-07-04

W Edge pojawia się komunikat: "Privacy Badger failed to initialize"
by Jerzy, 2024-06-02
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Privacy Badger requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Privacy Badger has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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