Description
Privacy Badger automatically learns to block invisible trackers.
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"Block" Keyword
"Tracking" Keyword
"Tracker" Keyword
"Privacy" Keyword
"Learn" Keyword
"Google Search" Keyword
"Google Chrome" Keyword
"Google" Keyword
"Extension" Keyword
"Details" Keyword
"Chrome Extension" Keyword
"Chrome Browser" Keyword
"Chrome" Keyword
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Review Summary
Privacy Badger is a trustworthy and effective Chrome extension developed by the EFF to block third-party trackers and enhance online privacy. It is easy to use, free of cost, and respectful to users without nagging about subscriptions. However, the unique learning capability to detect new trackers is off by default due to concerns, and some users find the need to periodically renew permissions irritating. It may not block all ads, so some complement it with other blockers for layered protection. Overall, it's highly recommended for privacy-conscious users.
Pros
- Effectively blocks and prevents third-party trackers to enhance user privacy.
- Developed and maintained by the reputable Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), ensuring trustworthiness and open-source nature.
- Easy to use with minimal configuration required; works out of the box.
- Does not harass users with subscription requests or advertisements.
- Provides visual feedback and allows users some control over blocking decisions.
Cons
- Learning feature to block new trackers is disabled by default due to privacy/security concerns, limiting automatic adaptability.
- Users sometimes have to renew permissions repeatedly, which can be annoying.
- Does not block ads on all websites, so additional ad blockers may be needed for full protection.
Permissions
This extension can:
- alarms
- declarativeNetRequest
- privacy
- scripting
- storage
- tabs
- webNavigation
- webRequest
This extension can access:
- <all_urls>
Additional Information
2025.5.14
May 19, 2025
1.94 MB
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Developer Information
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