What is Privacy Badger?
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Privacy Badger requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
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Privacy Badger has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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