Privacy on the Web

Addons and software that protect your privacy

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dataculiList by dataculi, last updated 
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  1. This efficient browser add-on blocks ads, trackers, and malware by default employing various filter lists, acting as a comprehensive wide-spectrum blocker.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    uBlock Origin screenshot 1
    uBlock Origin screenshot 1
  2. Block ads, cookies, popups & other trackers. Ghostery sets you up for a private, transparent, and fast internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker screenshot 1
    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker screenshot 1
    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker screenshot 2
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    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker screenshot 3
  3. Control your cookies! This extension is inspired by Self-Destructing Cookies icon Self-Destructing Cookies. When a tab closes, any cookies not being used are automatically deleted. Prevent tracking by other cookies and add only the ones you trust.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Tor Browser Bundle
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
    Toolbar. Version 2.
    Export cookie expressions white list. Version 2.
    Settings. Version 2.
    +4
    Optional notifications. Version 2.
  4. Neat URL icon
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    Neat URL cleans URLs, removing parameters such as Google Analytics' utm parameters.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Neat URL screenshot 1
  5. Disconnect was founded in 2011 by former Google engineers and a consumer- and privacy-rights attorney. We develop award-winning, user-friendly privacy and security software in San Francisco, California.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Disconnect screenshot 1
    Disconnect screenshot 1
    Disconnect screenshot 2
  6. HTTPS Everywhere is a browser extension produced as a collaboration between The Tor Project and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. It encrypts your communications with a number of major websites.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Opera
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
    HTTPS Everywhere screenshot 1
    HTTPS Everywhere screenshot 1
    HTTPS Everywhere screenshot 2
    +1
    HTTPS Everywhere screenshot 3
  7. Protects you against tracking through "free", centralized, content delivery. It prevents a lot of requests from reaching networks like Google Hosted Libraries, and serves local files to keep sites from breaking. Complements regular content blockers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Opera
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Decentraleyes screenshot 1
    Decentraleyes screenshot 1

Comments

Darlene Sonalder
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Decentraleyes is not maintain switch to LocalCDN !

Also Ghostery is shady I read somewhere it was a spyware.

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dataculi

hmm thanks for the tips. I made this list a long time ago. maybe i should revisit it

Gu