Merlin
Ghostery Private Search for Firefox

Ghostery Private Search for Firefox

Objective - Transparent - Ad-free

  • Ghostery Private Search for Firefox
  • Ghostery Private Search for Firefox
What is Ghostery Private Search for Firefox?
Ghostery Private Search for Firefox is an add-on using advanced tracker-blocking technologies to provide users with a wholly private search engine. With this tool, users experience less intrusive web browsing as they encounter fewer ads and enjoy the peace-of-mind brought about by the absence of data collection. This extension allows users to easily switch to Ghostery Private Search as their default search engine, further strengthening their online privacy.
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Stats
This add-on was removed from Firefox Browser Add-ons on 2023-10-19
By: Ghostery
Users: 1,030
Rating: 4.21 (14)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2023-09-22)
Creation date: 2021-06-30
Weekly download count: 76
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • search
  • storage
  • cookies
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • https://www.ghostery.com/*
  • https://consumerapi.ghostery.com/*
  • https://ghosterysearch.com/*
Size: 93.84K
URLs: Website
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Summary
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Ghostery Private Search is your choice for search results that are ➤ Objective: Ghostery delivers unbiased results that are not influenced by your clicks or preferences. ➤ Private: We do not record your search history or personal data. ➤ Transparent: Ghostery provides privacy you can see with the help of WhoTracks.Me. This unique feature shows the trackers beside each search result and provides you with real-time insights on them. ➤ Ad-free: Our Private Sponsored Links are tracker-free affiliate links that support us and respect your privacy. Ghostery is a search engine independent of Big Tech. We do not record your search history or personal data.

Most popular search engines collect massive amounts of user data. Their results are also flooded with ads, making it difficult to find what you want.

Ghostery does not log searches or filter results based on your profile, unlike other search engines that track you and sell your personal data.

Our extension sets Ghostery Private Search as your default search engine. Try Ghostery today and search the web privately without being tracked!

User reviews
User reviews summary
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
  • Private search option that provides quality results without collecting user data
  • Ad free option
  • Makes search cleaner and easier to use
Cons
  • Issues with language settings
  • No setting to change the background colour for better visibility
Most mentioned
  • Ad-free experience
  • Privacy
  • Language settings
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 18078225, 2023-10-04
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Safety
Risk impact

Ghostery Private Search for Firefox may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Ghostery Private Search for Firefox may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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