What is Privacy Badger?
Privacy Badger is a tracker blocker from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Instead of relying only on block lists, it learns which third-party domains follow you across sites and blocks them automatically.
It also sends Global Privacy Control signals to tell websites not to sell or share your data. No account and no settings are required.
Key features
- Automatically learns and blocks trackers
- Sends Global Privacy Control signals
- Replaces some social buttons with safe versions
- Per-site controls
Pros
- Made by a respected nonprofit
- Open source
- Works with no setup
Cons
- Does not block regular ads
- Occasionally breaks site features
Best for
Stopping cross-site trackingPairing with an ad blockerPrivacy without configuration
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Privacy Badger FAQ
Is Privacy Badger free?
Privacy Badger is free and open source, made by the EFF.
Do I need an account to use Privacy Badger?
No. Install Privacy Badger from the Chrome Web Store and it works right away, without an account.
What are some alternatives to Privacy Badger?
Similar free tools that also work without an account include uBlock Origin Lite, Dark Reader, Consent-O-Matic, SponsorBlock, Return YouTube Dislike and Video Speed Controller.