100+ Million Downloads

Block ads. Stop trackers. Reclaim privacy.

Ghostery is the world’s most advanced privacy suite. We block ads, stop trackers, and speed up your browsing automatically. Take back control of your digital footprint.

THE GHOSTERY DIFFERENCE

Why you need a privacy suite

The Internet Today

  • Invasive Ads
  • Invisible Trackers
  • Slow Page Loads
  • Cookie Pop-ups
Ghostery

Total Protection

  • Blocks all ads
  • Stops hidden trackers
  • Auto-rejects cookies
  • Anti-fingerprinting

The Result

  • Faster page speeds
  • Less data usage
  • Longer battery life
  • Peace of mind

Ghostery sees the "invisible" web, detecting trackers, web bugs, pixels, and beacons placed on web pages by Facebook, Google, and thousands of other companies interested in your activity.

The Privacy Suite

Triple protection technology

Ad Blocker

  • Removes banners & pop-ups
  • Stops video auto-play ads
  • Declutters websites
  • Saves mobile data

The Brain

  • AI anti-tracking
  • Never-Consentβ„’
  • Smart heuristics
  • Dynamic filtering

Tracker Blocker

  • Stops data collection
  • Prevents fingerprinting
  • Anonymizes your data
  • Detailed "WhoTracks.me" report

While traditional ad blockers just hide ads, Ghostery intercepts the requests that load the trackers in the first place. This means we stop the data leak at the source, speeding up your page load times and keeping your personal information personal.

Browsing Scenarios

Faster. Cleaner. Smarter.

Shopping Online

Without Ghostery: Price hiking based on your history. Retargeting ads follow you for weeks.
With Ghostery: Trackers are blocked. Shops can't build a profile on you. No creepy ads later.

Reading the News

Without Ghostery: Videos auto-play. Pop-ups cover text. Page jumps around while loading ads.
With Ghostery: Clean reading experience. Images load instantly. Zero clutter.

Cookie Consent

Without Ghostery: Clicking "Accept All" or manually managing preferences on every single site.
With Ghostery: Never-Consentβ„’ automatically selects "Reject All" for you. No pop-ups ever.
Our Mission

The internet is broken. We fixed it.

Your data is yours. Not Big Tech's. Ghostery is an open-source privacy suite owned by users and contributors, not ad-tech companies. We believe privacy is a human right, not a luxury setting.

  • πŸ›‘οΈ Block intrusive ads and clutter
  • πŸ•΅οΈ Stop invisible trackers from spying
  • πŸ€– Automate cookie consent rejection
  • ⚑ Speed up page loads significantly
  • πŸ” See exactly who is tracking you
  • πŸ’Έ Free and open source for everyone

Other ad blockers sell your data to the highest bidder. We just block them.

WhoTracks.me

See exactly who is tracking you

Knowledge is power. Ghostery doesn't just block; it shows you exactly which companies are trying to track you on every site you visit. Click the Ghostery icon to see a detailed breakdown of ads, site analytics, and cross-site trackers.

news-website.com

24 Trackers Found

🚫 12 Ads Blocked

πŸ›‘οΈ 8 Trackers Stopped

⚑ Load Time: 1.2s

Top Offenders Blocked

Google Analytics

Site Analytics
Category: Data Risk: High
Compatibility

Works on every browser.

Whether you use Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge, Ghostery integrates seamlessly to protect your privacy across the web.

Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Edge
Opera
Brave

✨ β€œAlso available on iOS and Android. Download the Ghostery Privacy Browser app today.”

Real Benefits

Why choose Ghostery?

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Faster Browsing

Removing ads and trackers reduces page weight, making sites load up to 2x faster.

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No More Pop-ups

Our Never-Consentβ„’ feature automatically rejects cookie notices for you.

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Smart AI

Advanced heuristics detect new trackers that other blockers might miss.

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Detailed Reports

See exactly who is tracking you on every website with our dashboard.

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Open Source

Our code is transparent and auditable by anyone. We have nothing to hide.

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Private Search

Use Ghostery Private Search to find what you need without being profiled.

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Mobile Privacy

Get the same level of protection on your iPhone or Android device.

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User Owned

We are funded by our users, not by selling your data to advertisers.

Blocking thousands of trackers. Daily.

We maintain the world's largest database of trackers to ensure you are protected from the latest invasive technologies.

Google Analytics πŸ“Š Facebook Pixel πŸ‘₯ Amazon AdSystem πŸ›’ Doubleclick 🎯 Criteo πŸ“£ Taboola πŸ“° Hotjar πŸ”₯ Outbrain 🧠 ScoreCard πŸ“ˆ Adobe Marketing 🎨

How to get started

01

Add to Browser πŸ“₯

Click "Add to Browser" to install the Ghostery extension. It works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera.

02

Setup Privacy πŸ›‘οΈ

Choose your protection level. Select "Block Everything" for maximum privacy or customize settings for specific sites.

03

Browse Faster πŸš€

Enjoy a cleaner, faster internet experience immediately. No more ads, no more cookie pop-ups interrupting you.

04

View Reports πŸ“ˆ

Click the Ghostery icon anytime to see exactly how many trackers were blocked on the current page.

Mobile Ready

Privacy on the go

Don't leave your privacy behind when you switch devices. The Ghostery Privacy Browser for iOS and Android brings ad blocking and protection to your mobile life.

  • Block mobile ads
  • Save data usage
  • Private search built-in
  • Fast, secure browsing
Ghostery Browser
12
Ads Blocked
Active
8
Trackers Stopped
Active
Total Time Saved
14.2s
Never-Consentβ„’

Stop clicking "Accept All"

Cookie banners are designed to be annoying so you'll just click "Accept". Ghostery fights back. Our Never-Consent technology automatically interacts with these pop-ups to reject tracking and close the window before you even see it.

Automate rejection preferences
Hide annoying banners
Works on GDPR and CCPA popups
Save time on every website

β€œWhy fight the pop-ups when Ghostery can do it for you?”

See The Difference

Ghostery vs. Basic Ad Blockers

Feature Basic Ad Blocker Ghostery Suite
Blocks Ads βœ… Yes βœ… Yes (Advanced)
Blocks Trackers Some βœ… Comprehensive
Auto-Reject Cookies ❌ No βœ… Never-Consentβ„’
Tracker Analytics ❌ No βœ… WhoTracks.me Data
Private Search ❌ No βœ… Included
Ownership Often Corporate User Supported
Cost Free (sells data) Free (private)

Trusted by millions of users

β€œI didn't realize how slow my internet was until I installed Ghostery. Pages load instantly now without all those video ads and banners clogging everything up. It's essential.”

β€” Maya, 27, Designer

β€œThe Never-Consent feature is a lifesaver. I used to spend half my time clicking 'Reject' on cookie banners. Now I don't even see them. It just works.”

β€” James, 24, Developer

β€œI love seeing the breakdown of who is tracking me. It's scary to see how many companies are watching, but comforting to know Ghostery stops them.”

β€” Priya, 31, Journalist

β€œI switched from another ad blocker because I found out they were selling my data. Ghostery is transparent and open source. That matters to me.”

β€” Alex, 29, Advocate
Our Products

Complete protection suite

Browser Extension

The classic powerful extension for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. Blocks ads and trackers instantly.

Private Browser

A dedicated browser for iOS and Android with privacy built into the core. Search and browse without a trace.

Ghostery Search

A private search engine that doesn't log your queries or build a profile on you. Get results, not ads.

All products are included in the Ghostery Privacy Suite.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ghostery free to use?
Yes! The core features of Ghostery, including ad blocking and tracker protection, are completely free. We also offer a Contributor tier for users who want to support our mission and get access to advanced themes and priority support.
Does Ghostery sell my data?
No. Never. We are a privacy company. Our business model is based on user contributions, not selling user data. We do not collect personal data, and our code is open source for verification.
How does it speed up browsing?
Ads and trackers add a lot of "weight" to a webpage. They require your browser to download extra scripts and images. By blocking these requests before they load, Ghostery reduces the amount of data your browser needs to process, resulting in significantly faster load times.
Will it break websites I visit?
Ghostery is designed to be smart. We block the bad stuff without breaking the site functionality. However, if a site does behave strangely, you can easily "Trust" that site with one click to temporarily pause blocking.

Stop being watched. Start browsing freely.

Join over 100 million users who chose to take back control of their digital privacy.

Open Source β€’ User Funded β€’ Privacy First