Disconnect

Make the web faster, more private, and more secure.
What is Disconnect?
"Disconnect" is a prominent Firefox add-on that lets you visualize and block websites that track your search and browsing history. It improves web speed, reduces bandwidth use, and ensures a more private and secure browsing session. Distinguished by several awards for its efficiency, Disconnect is open-source, and works harmoniously with other filtering add-ons to provide an optimized internet experience.
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Add-on stats

Version: 20.3.1.2 (Last updated: 2024-02-29)
Creation date: 2013-09-14
Weekly download count: 1,025
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 1.90M

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# 241 ▼ 2
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Disconnect (v20.3.1.1)
4.40 (3,136) 500,000
Disconnect (v20.3.1.1)
4.50 (11) 16,005
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Add-on summary

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Visualize and block the otherwise invisible websites that track your search and browsing history.

Disconnect was named the best privacy tool by the New York Times (2016), Innovation Award winner for Best Privacy and Security software at South by Southwest (2015), listed as one of the 100 best innovations of the year by Popular Science and one of the 20 best Chrome extensions by Lifehacker.

▪ Load the pages you go to up to 44% faster and save up to 39% bandwidth.

▪ Stop tracking by thousands of third-party sites.

Disconnect is open-source, pay-what-you-want software.

You can get help on our site.

Note about using Disconnect with other filtering add-ons like Adblock Plus: Disconnect is compatible with other filtering add-ons, but if you want Disconnect to show blocking info, uninstall then reinstall any other filtering add-ons you have (i.e., Disconnect must be added first).

P.S. Green (or checked) means blocked!

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helps in blocking various trackers effectively.
  • Improves website loading speeds.
  • Long-standing and historically popular tool among Firefox users.
Cons
  • Issues with blocking certain sites like Twitter/X.
  • Detected as malware by some antivirus solutions.
  • Lack of recent updates raises concerns about maintenance.
Most mentioned
  • Firefox's Enhanced Tracking Protection already provides similar features for free.
  • The add-on may no longer be actively maintained.
  • Problems when interacting with sites that require authentication.
Recent reviews
My graphic design teacher showed this to me in 2014, and I have used it ever since!
by ZayneH, 2024-11-17
by Firefox user 18077947, 2024-10-12
by Necroheadbanger, 2024-10-07
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Disconnect requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Disconnect has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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