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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.
What is TrackMeNot?
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.
Stats
By:
Daniel Howe
Rating:
4.15
(92)
Creation date:
2006-08-14
Weekly download count:
118
Firefox on Android:
Yes
Risk impact:
High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
- tabs
- cookies
- https://*/*
- http://*/*
- webNavigation
- storage
Size:
130.10K
Email:
tr*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
,Privacy policy
Stats date:
Chrome-Stats Rank
#
634
▼ 2
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Not available on Chrome
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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
User reviews summary
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Works to provide privacy
- Described as great by multiple users
Cons
- Uncertainty about effectiveness in different containers
- Errors when adding URLs or modifying settings
- Requires reinstallation after configuration changes
- Possible error messages in 'Stealth' mode
Most mentioned
- Effectiveness in enhancing privacy
- Issues with configuration and errors
- Necessity of a separate-window tab for proper functioning
Recent reviews
The most unique and effective privacy concept ever coded.
by
Perpetualoop, 2024-02-19
Safety
Risk impact
TrackMeNot is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install TrackMeNot if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
TrackMeNot has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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