TrackMeNot
An artware browser add-on to protect privacy in web-search. By issuing randomized queries to common search-engines, TrackMeNot obfuscates your search profile and registers your discontent with surreptitious tracking.
TrackMeNot: Protect Your Web Search Privacy
TrackMeNot is a unique Firefox add-on designed to safeguard user privacy on the web by blurring search profiles. This is achieved through issuing randomized queries to popular search-engines, thereby preventing search data profiling. It's an expression of discontent towards stealth tracking while ensuring the privacy of your search data.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 84
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- tabs
- cookies
- https://*/*
- http://*/*
- webNavigation
- storage
Size: 130.10K
Email: tr*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Ranking
# 628 ▼ 2
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
Protects users against search data profiling by issuing randomized queries to popular search-engines. Please visit http://cs.nyu.edu/trackmenot/ for a detailed description. New releases available on the beta channel (see below).
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Unique and effective privacy concept
- It works as intended for maintaining privacy
- Great overall feedback from some users
Cons
- Configuration errors occur when adding or modifying URLs or feeds
- Requires reinstallation after configuration issues
- Uncertainty about functionality across different containers
Most mentioned
- Configuration issues leading to errors
- Effectiveness in privacy protection
- User engagement with the addon through repeated comments
User reviews
by mimaugli, 2024-12-20
by Boca, 2024-12-03
by JornJorn, 2024-08-27
Add-on safety
Risk impact
TrackMeNot requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
TrackMeNot has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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