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Enhance Your Online Privacy with Privacy Badger Chrome Extension

As the online world becomes increasingly interconnected, protecting your privacy while browsing the internet has become more important than ever. One highly recommended tool to achieve this is the Privacy Badger Chrome extension. With a total rating of 4.41 based on user reviews and approved by EFF.org, one of the leading non-profits fighting for online privacy and anonymity, Privacy Badger offers automatic tracker blocking and a range of privacy protections to keep your data safe.

Privacy Badger works by automatically discovering trackers based on their behavior. Instead of relying on predefined lists, it learns which trackers to block and sends the Global Privacy Control signal to opt you out of data sharing and selling. Additionally, it sends the Do Not Track signal to companies, explicitly requesting them not to track your online activities.

One of the standout features of Privacy Badger is its ability to replace potentially useful trackers, such as video players and comment widgets, with click-to-activate placeholders. This allows you to have greater control over which elements on a webpage can track your data. Furthermore, Privacy Badger removes outgoing link click tracking on popular platforms like Facebook and Google, offering even more privacy protections.

If you have any questions or need assistance, Privacy Badger provides a comprehensive FAQ section on their website at [privacybadger.org/#faq](privacybadger.org/#faq). For reporting bugs or seeking technical support, you can reach out to the dedicated team behind Privacy Badger by emailing [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or by using their GitHub issue tracker at [github.com/EFForg/privacybadger/issues](github.com/EFForg/privacybadger/issues).

Some users may have concerns about the permissions required by Privacy Badger, as it asks for the ability to "read and change all your data on the websites you visit." Rest assured, these permissions are necessary for Privacy Badger to effectively detect and block trackers on all websites. The extension is not spying on your browsing activities. To understand more about the extension's permissions, you can refer to the Privacy Badger extension permissions explainer available on their GitHub page at [github.com/EFForg/privacybadger/blob/master/doc/permissions.md](github.com/EFForg/privacybadger/blob/master/doc/permissions.md).

It's important to note that the extension permissions warnings only cover the access the extension has, not what it actually does with that data. Privacy Badger is committed to never sharing your browsing data unless you choose to share it, such as by filing a broken site report. For more details about how Privacy Badger handles data, you can review EFF's Privacy Policy for Software at [eff.org/code/privacy/policy](eff.org/code/privacy/policy).

By using Privacy Badger, you can enhance your online privacy and enjoy a safer browsing experience without being constantly tracked by unwanted entities. Install Privacy Badger today and take control of your digital footprint.


Automatically blocks trackers based on behavior.

Sends privacy signals to opt out of data sharing and tracking.

Replaces potentially useful trackers with click-to-activate placeholders.

Requires permissions to read and change data on websites.

4.46
2008 reviews
30 Reviews For This Extension
Levent Camoglu

Does what is says Privacy should be more cared about Thank you Privvacy Badger

Arashi Leung

Nice extension but it completely breaks Chrome’s right‑click Google Lens. Even so, I still give it 5 stars.

Nop Sep

Breaks Google Lens entirely

吉川Aimi

Privacy Badger is awesome because it automatically blocks sneaky trackers that try to follow you online. You don’t need to mess with complicated settings—it learns as you browse, recognizing and stopping third-party trackers on its own. It’s simple, lightweight, and effective—like having a personal bodyguard quietly protecting your data in the background.

J J

Privacy Badger doesn't enable on site: www.etf.com. Never has. I don't understand why. Everywhere else, it works.

Helixo

i'm amazed by the service and it is free tool

Paul White

It will not permit ChatGpt to convert a chat to pdf - EVEN if it is added as an exception. The only way to allow it to convert is if the Chrome plugin is disabled. A serious flaw, considering the ubiquitous usage of ChatGpt.

Al Leo

it's been breaking way too many websites recently. gonna move on....

Original “hacker” Name

This is a test review with version.

Chris Clayton

In the past few days, i just started getting about:blank when i open (i think the term is redirect) a page in gmail, when i checked my extensions, it turned out to be this one causing the problem. I use a desktop W10, Brave. (Just thought you would want to know about this)

C Liang (xxhhlk)

Can't use translate with Privacy Badger on. Please fix

J J

This was a great blocker, however, now it allows auto play videos even when I have them disabled in the settings. This just started. I don't understand how in the past videos would be blocked because I enabled them to be blocked, but now no.

dwayne church

Works too good. A website will work one day, and then the next day, going forward, they're blocked. No setting to exclude websites.

EVANSON HAKEEM

It's the perfect sidekick to uBlock Origin or lite . uBlock blocks the ads, and Privacy Badger catches the sneaky trackers that slip through

daniel

works great

Eduardo Alejandro Kesting

Excellent!!! It´s Great App

Jason Cortes

Love it

ImaLadiesMan

well I don't know if it blocks government but 3 stars overall,great extension,uwu

Philip Branigan

EFF have always created the easiest to use privacy products. I just install this extension then forget about it. On the very rare occasions that it breaks a website it's simple to investigate why.

Michelle Rand

Never have to think about it now that it's installed. Great program.

Adam Hybel

Privacy Badger isn't just another blocker; it's an intelligent privacy shield specifically designed to stop non-consensual third-party tracking, enhancing your online anonymity. - Focuses on Privacy: Its primary goal is to detect and block invisible trackers (like third-party cookies and scripts) that monitor your activity across different websites without your consent. - Learns As You Browse: Unlike relying solely on lists, Privacy Badger automatically learns to identify and block domains that appear to be tracking you based on their behavior. - Developed by the EFF: Created and maintained by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a leading non-profit defending digital rights. This ensures its focus is purely on user privacy – it's free, open-source, and trustworthy. - Works Out of the Box: Simply install it, and Privacy Badger starts protecting you immediately by observing and blocking trackers automatically. No complex configuration is needed for excellent protection. - Empowers Users: While automatic, it provides clear visual feedback on what it's doing and allows users to easily override its decisions if needed (though rarely necessary). That's it! Keep Privacy Badger enabled alongside your content blocker for a layered defense. It's an essential tool for anyone concerned about online tracking and wanting to reclaim their digital privacy. Huge thanks to the EFF for developing and maintaining this vital extension. Highly recommended for everyone!

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Sourav

This is collecting my data without my consent.

Luis J. DaSilva Altuve

So unfortunately, I am only allowed 5 starts as the maximum amount I can rate. I would do 10/10 because this extension is just that useful, simply put. And it does not harass me consistently about buying their subscription or donating any amount to anywhere, I absolutely love it. The devs really did a good job on this one. Solid creation.

creeper lead

It works pretty well, and it has all the features

Aaron Rey (EthicallyAHacker)

Excellent extension. Minimal. Leaves no trace :)

Visualizing Concepts

Absolutely genius

Albano Alimehmeti

Well done!

Stephen Pazin

In this new era of Manifest V3 extensions, Privacy Badger offers very good tracking protection. Websites work. It's easy to use and regularly updated. Backed by the EFF. What's not to like? :)

Mukhil Ravichandran

Not perfect, but behavior based adblocking is really smart. EFF is an amazing org.

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