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Ghostery Alternatives for Mac OS X

Looking for Ghostery alternatives? We've curated 6 top alternatives that offer similar functionality. Whether you need Mac OS X options, free plans, or open source solutions, explore our comprehensive list to find the perfect fit for your needs.

uBlock Origin

uBlock Origin

Open Source

uBlock Origin is a highly efficient, wide-spectrum blocker for browsers. It goes beyond simple ad blocking by tackling trackers, malware sites, and cosmetic annoyances, all while maintaining a light footprint on your browser's resources.

Key Features

  • Highly effective at blocking ads, trackers, and malware sites.
  • Very lightweight and efficient, improving browser performance.
  • Significantly enhances online privacy and security.

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Highly effective at blocking ads, trackers, and malware sites. compared to Ghostery
Privacy Badger

Privacy Badger

Open Source

Privacy Badger is a free browser extension developed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) that automatically learns to block invisible trackers.

Key Features

  • Effectively blocks invisible trackers using a unique heuristic approach.
  • Developed and maintained by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).
  • Lightweight and does not significantly impact browser performance.

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Effectively blocks invisible trackers using a unique heuristic approach. compared to Ghostery
Disconnect

Disconnect

Open Source

Disconnect is a robust tool designed to enhance online privacy by visualizing and blocking the invisible tracking technologies that follow your browsing and search history across the web. Available as a browser extension and other privacy-focused solutions, it aims to significantly reduce the amount of personal data collected by third-party trackers.

Key Features

  • Effectively blocks online trackers.
  • Unique visualization of tracking activity.
  • Improves website loading performance.

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Effectively blocks online trackers. compared to Ghostery
µMatrix

µMatrix

Open Source

uMatrix is a browser extension that functions as a powerful point-and-click matrix-based firewall and privacy-enhancement tool. It provides granular control over what resources are loaded by your browser, allowing users to block or allow requests based on type, origin, and destination, helping to protect privacy and improve browsing security.

Key Features

  • Provides granular control over network requests via a visual matrix interface.
  • Highly effective at blocking trackers, ads, and other unwanted content.
  • Enhances privacy and security by allowing users to decide which resources are loaded.

vs Ghostery

Provides granular control over network requests via a visual matrix interface. compared to Ghostery
RequestPolicy

RequestPolicy

Open Source

RequestPolicy is a powerful, open-source browser extension for Firefox that provides granular control over cross-site requests. It helps protect users from various web vulnerabilities like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and Clickjacking by allowing you to explicitly approve or deny requests to external domains.

Key Features

  • Strong default-deny security model for cross-site requests.
  • Effective protection against XSS, CSRF, and Clickjacking.
  • Provides transparency into third-party connections.

vs Ghostery

Strong default-deny security model for cross-site requests. compared to Ghostery
Kill Evil

Kill Evil

Open Source

Kill Evil is a browser extension designed to enhance user privacy and control by blocking unwanted scripts, pop-ups, trackers, and advertisements, while offering flexible control over website behavior.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive suite of blocking features (ads, trackers, scripts, pop-ups).
  • Provides granular control over JavaScript execution.
  • Includes features to prevent website restrictions like blocking printing or text selection.

vs Ghostery

Comprehensive suite of blocking features (ads, trackers, scripts, pop-ups). compared to Ghostery

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