Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker version history - 25 versions
Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker by Ghostery
Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker version history - 25 versions
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Latest version
Version 10.5.51
Released Jul 10, 2026 - 4.16 MBWorks with firefox 128.0 and later, android 128.0 and later- Remote filter lists: You can now subscribe to filter list URLs that Ghostery fetches, caches, and automatically refreshes, alongside your own custom rules.
- More reliable blocking: Fixed scriptlet execution worlds on Chrome and Firefox, and subframe scriptlet injection on Firefox.
Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Older versions
Version 10.5.50
Released Jun 30, 2026 - 4.13 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and laterminor improvements and bug fixesSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.49
Released Jun 23, 2026 - 4.11 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later- Fixed an issue where custom filters could behave incorrectly on Safari.
- Tracker reporting now accurately reflects the extension's pause state, improving the quality of tracker activity data on paused sites.
Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.47
Released Jun 15, 2026 - 4.11 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later- Updated core runtime and tooling dependencies to keep browser compatibility and extension stability current across builds and error monitoring.
Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.46
Released Jun 9, 2026 - 4.11 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and laterSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.44
Released May 26, 2026 - 4.13 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later- Added a new "Distractions" feature with toggles to hide YouTube Shorts, Instagram/Facebook Reels, social share widgets, browser download prompts, and Google Sign-In popups
- New option in My Ghostery settings to disable the right-click context menu for users who prefer a cleaner browser menu
Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.43
Released May 19, 2026 - 4.11 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later- Added a browser context menu for quick pause and resume of protection
- Improved ad-blocking performance with faster filter engine merging
Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.42
Released May 12, 2026 - 4.1 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later- Performance and stability improvements, including an updated ad-blocking engine and enhanced cookie consent handling
Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.41
Released May 5, 2026 - 4.12 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later- Improved notification handling — Fixed edge cases where notifications could not be dismissed properly
- Better filter compatibility — Aligned filter preprocessor environments for improved compatibility
- More stable settings — Improved options page initialization for a more reliable experience on startup
Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.39
Released Apr 21, 2026 - 4.25 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later- Refreshed the Settings UI with updated components and a cleaner view structure
- Improved ad blocking accuracy with better handling of filtering rules and pseudo directives
Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.37
Released Apr 7, 2026 - 4.22 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later- Improved how paused protection works, making the extension smoother and more efficient
- Increased overall reliability so protection features run more consistently in the background
Source code released under GNU General Public License v3.0 only
Version 10.5.34
Released Mar 16, 2026 - 4.44 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later- Improved settings organization by separating manually and automatically adjusted websites
- Refined the tracker report view in the panel
Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.31
Released Feb 24, 2026 - 4.52 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later- Better Ad Blocking: We've improved how filters update to ensure you have the latest protections as soon as they are available.
- Improved Custom Filters: Custom network filters now work more consistently across all platforms.
- General Fixes: Various under-the-hood improvements to keep the extension running smoothly.
Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.29
Released Feb 9, 2026 - 4.52 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later- Improved file downloads on Safari, ensuring blocked tracker reports and backup exports work more smoothly
- Enhanced error handling for greater stability and a more reliable browsing experience
Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.25
Released Jan 13, 2026 - 4.35 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and laterNew Features:
* Bing support to Trackers Preview
* Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
* Export settings to file
* In-panel notifications toggle
* Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
* Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility
Improvements:
* Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
* On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.
Fixes:
* Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
* Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
* Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
* Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
* Error handling for IndexedDB failures
* Improved backup export on iOSSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.24
Released Dec 30, 2025 - 4.21 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and laterNew Features:
* Bing support to Trackers Preview
* Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
* Export settings to file
* In-panel notifications toggle
* Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
* Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility
Improvements:
* Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
* On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.
Fixes:
* Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
* Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
* Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
* Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
* Error handling for IndexedDB failures
* Improved backup export on iOSSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.23
Released Dec 15, 2025 - 4.01 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and laterNew Features:
* Bing support to Trackers Preview
* Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
* Export settings to file
* In-panel notifications toggle
* Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
* Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility
Improvements:
* Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
* On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.
Fixes:
* Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
* Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
* Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
* Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
* Error handling for IndexedDB failures
* Improved backup export on iOSSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.22
Released Dec 8, 2025 - 4.01 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and laterNew Features:
* Bing support to Trackers Preview
* Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
* Export settings to file
* In-panel notifications toggle
* Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
* Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility
Improvements:
* Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
* On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.
Fixes:
* Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
* Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
* Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
* Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
* Error handling for IndexedDB failures
* Improved backup export on iOSSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.21
Released Dec 2, 2025 - 4.08 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and laterNew Features:
* Bing support to Trackers Preview
* Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
* Export settings to file
* In-panel notifications toggle
* Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
* Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility
Improvements:
* Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
* On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.
Fixes:
* Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
* Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
* Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
* Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
* Error handling for IndexedDB failures
* Improved backup export on iOSSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.19
Released Nov 18, 2025 - 3.94 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and laterNew Features:
* Bing support to Trackers Preview
* Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
* Export settings to file
* In-panel notifications toggle
* Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
* Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility
Improvements:
* Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
* On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.
Fixes:
* Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
* Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
* Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
* Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
* Error handling for IndexedDB failures
* Improved backup export on iOSSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.17
Released Nov 3, 2025 - 3.93 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and laterNew Features:
* Bing support to Trackers Preview
* Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
* Export settings to file
* In-panel notifications toggle
* Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
* Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility
Improvements:
* Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
* On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.
Fixes:
* Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
* Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
* Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
* Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
* Error handling for IndexedDB failures
* Improved backup export on iOSSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.16
Released Oct 27, 2025 - 3.92 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and laterNew Features:
* Bing support to Trackers Preview
* Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
* Export settings to file
* In-panel notifications toggle
* Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
* Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility
Improvements:
* Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
* On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.
Fixes:
* Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
* Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
* Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
* Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
* Error handling for IndexedDB failures
* Improved backup export on iOSSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.11
Released Sep 18, 2025 - 4.01 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and laterNew Features:
* Bing support to Trackers Preview
* Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
* Export settings to file
* In-panel notifications toggle
* Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
* Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility
Improvements:
* Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
* On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.
Fixes:
* Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
* Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
* Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
* Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
* Error handling for IndexedDB failures
* Improved backup export on iOSSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.9
Released Sep 9, 2025 - 4.01 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and laterNew Features:
* Bing support to Trackers Preview
* Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
* Export settings to file
* In-panel notifications toggle
* Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
* Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility
Improvements:
* Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
* On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.
Fixes:
* Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
* Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
* Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
* Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
* Error handling for IndexedDB failures
* Improved backup export on iOSSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0
Version 10.5.6
Released Aug 22, 2025 - 12.29 MBWorks with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and laterNew Features:
* Bing support to Trackers Preview
* Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
* Export settings to file
* In-panel notifications toggle
* Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
* Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility
Improvements:
* Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
* On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.
Fixes:
* Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
* Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
* Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
* Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
* Error handling for IndexedDB failures
* Improved backup export on iOSSource code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0