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What our analysis found

Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker - Privacy AdBlock is not yet reviewed by Extension Auditor. Its permissions mean it can inject scripts into pages and can observe network requests. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in January 2026.

Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker - Privacy AdBlock

Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker - Privacy AdBlock Chrome extension security report

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Supported Languages

🇧🇷Brazilian Portuguese
🇨🇳Chinese (Simplified)
🇹🇼Chinese (Traditional)
🇺🇸English
🇫🇷French
🇩🇪German
🇮🇹Italian
🇯🇵Japanese
🇰🇷Korean
🇵🇱Polish
🇷🇺Russian
🇪🇸Spanish
🇻🇳Vietnamese

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
10.5.26
Size
7.54 MB
Rating
3.8/5
Reviews
10
Users
298
Type
Extension
Updated
Jan 28, 2026
Category
Privacy & security
Price
Free
Featured
No
Visibility
Unlisted
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
This publisherTrack record
2extensions
All still listed

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
https://www.ghostery.com/
Country
DE
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
Yes
Mailbox exists
Yes
Address
Arabellastraße 23 München 81925 DE
Website
Visit
Extensions
2
Active
2
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
1
Users
2,000,298

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Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
declarativeNetRequest
Permission
Critical
This permission allows the extension to define rules to block, redirect, or modify network requests. Rated Critical because it can control all network traffic, potentially blocking security updates or redirecting to malicious sites.
scripting
Permission
Critical
This permission allows injection and execution of JavaScript on any webpage. Rated Critical because it can modify page content, steal sensitive data, and inject malicious code into any site the extension has access to.
webRequest
Permission
Critical
This permission enables the extension to monitor and analyze all web requests made by the browser. Rated Critical because it can observe all network traffic including sensitive data, track browsing behavior, and gather authentication tokens.
http://*/*
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
https://*/*
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
cookies
Permission
High
This permission provides full access to read and modify browser cookies. Rated High because it can steal session tokens, modify authentication cookies, and compromise accounts across websites.
webNavigation
Permission
High
This permission enables monitoring of all browser navigation events and transitions. Rated High because it can track every page visit, navigation method, and browsing pattern, potentially exposing sensitive browsing behavior and user activities.
offscreen
Permission
High
This permission creates hidden browser documents with full DOM access. Rated High because it can run background operations invisibly, potentially executing malicious code without user awareness.
Dangerous Permission Combination: scripting,cookies,webRequest
Risk Factor
High
Enables extensions to interact with scripts, modify files and downloads, and alter browsing history and bookmarks, potentially affecting data integrity and user control.
Contextual Risk Factors
Risk Factor
High
The following context increases the overall risk:• 10% increase: Early script execution enables pre-emptive content manipulation• 10% increase: About:blank access enables potential sandbox escape vectors
declarativeNetRequestFeedback
Permission
Medium
This permission provides network request modification logs. Rated Medium because it can monitor network request changes and debug traffic modifications.
storage
Permission
Medium
This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.
tabs
Permission
Medium
This permission enables tab management and monitoring. Rated Medium because it can track open tabs, access tab metadata, and monitor user browsing patterns.
activeTab
Permission
Medium
This permission grants temporary access to the current tab. Rated Medium because it can access current page content when invoked, though limited to user-initiated actions.
ws://*/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
wss://*/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
Early Content Script Execution
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension runs content scripts at document_start.
About:blank Access
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension can run content scripts in about:blank pages.
alarms
Permission
Low
This permission schedules periodic tasks. Rated Low because it can only trigger events at specified times without access to sensitive data.

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About this extension

Ghostery is a powerful privacy extension. Block ads, stop trackers and speed up websites.

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Ghostery has more than 100+ million downloads worldwide. We provide safe, fast, and clutter-free browsing. Our extension gives you full adblock functionality, stops trackers from accessing your personal data, and annoying cookie consent pop-ups. Our users enjoy online privacy protection that works out-of-the-box. No need for customization and maintenance! We have three main components: * Ad-Blocking - blocks all ads on websites you visit with your Chrome browser, including Youtube and Facebook, helping you to focus only on the information important to you. * Anti-Tracking - stops trackers' ability to collect your personal data, replacing it with random values and anonymizing your identity for data brokers. If you see a need to unblock individual trackers, the option is available. * Never-Consent - automatically removes intrusive cookie pop-ups and sends an important message to website owners telling them that you don't want to be tracked. This feature adds convenience to each website you visit and acts like your privacy advocate towards content providers while using Chrome. Our ad-blocking extension comes with additional features not found in any other ad blocker: * Trackers information on any website you visit, informing you about the number of trackers, their type, and the company operating them. * Trackers Preview on search engine result pages - displaying tracker information even before you visit a page. If you decide to visit the website, Ghostery will block any trackers waiting for you there. * WhoTracks.Me - Owning and operating the largest database of trackers allows Ghostery to update tracker information fast and reliably for all users. * Managing your adblock, anti-tracking, and cookie pop-up removal function in one click. Our extension is open source, supported by thousands of contributors worldwide, and free to use - forever. Ghostery's core features are free for everyone. Take your experience to the next level and become a contributor to access extension themes, priority support, and historical statistics. Contributors also help us fund the development of the Privacy Suite and WhoTracks.Me, the largest database of trackers in the world. Become a contributor and help us fight for privacy as a human right!

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IPv4
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Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
10.5.26
Latest
7.54 MBNot scanned—
4bfaf5552ded9f40f0c5d565395da3bdad78e6513c43db3f531eddbd00cccd27
10.3.4
8.30 MBNot scanned—
0a360ee119a9ccb4543b2111a046f72e3a05573ff69a8dd23996c8cb4c5b3216
10.3.3
8.30 MBNot scanned—
0a360ee119a9ccb4543b2111a046f72e3a05573ff69a8dd23996c8cb4c5b3216
10.3.0
8.18 MBNot scanned—
0a360ee119a9ccb4543b2111a046f72e3a05573ff69a8dd23996c8cb4c5b3216
10.3.11
6.38 MBNot scanned—
b9739a2e785269e6001052699d11c2cf69b9cba5e18b3283a6fc1c3c37372078
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