Reviews for Privacy Badger
Privacy Badger by EFF Technologists
Review by Dark_Ronius
Rated 5 out of 5
by Dark_Ronius, 8 years agoAdd-on, for me, largely replaces the old Ghostery add-on (which no longer blocks cookies or apparently much at all really). The traffic light system is insanely simple to understand, and makes it quick and easy to fine-tune your experience. It would be great if you could combine a filterlist with it so you have instant, out of the box protection without having to install an ad-blocker. It would also be great if it provided some indicator on why it considers a url to be tracking you- a hit count for each attempted access, for example, or even just make the title text for each site a darker font (and vice versa).
Also, I know they have done it for a while now, but I respect EFF for finally producing their Add-Ons on the official Firefox repository... Although they probably didn't have a choice with it impossible to install unsigned add ons now on anything but the Developer version of the browser. I feel this is what EFF should have done all along, to counter clones appearing instead, along with maybe a warning about Firefox's policies. Although I'm in support of the reasons EFF declined to upload add-ons like https Everywhere for such a long time, for me the ultimate aim of getting the protection offered to as many users as possible probably should have been the more important focus?
Also, I know they have done it for a while now, but I respect EFF for finally producing their Add-Ons on the official Firefox repository... Although they probably didn't have a choice with it impossible to install unsigned add ons now on anything but the Developer version of the browser. I feel this is what EFF should have done all along, to counter clones appearing instead, along with maybe a warning about Firefox's policies. Although I'm in support of the reasons EFF declined to upload add-ons like https Everywhere for such a long time, for me the ultimate aim of getting the protection offered to as many users as possible probably should have been the more important focus?
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- Rated 5 out of 5by Doug S, 5 days ago⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Privacy Badger – Smart, Adaptive Privacy Protection for Firefox
Privacy Badger is an excellent Firefox extension that automatically blocks invisible trackers, boosting your online privacy without the need for constant fine-tuning. Developed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), it prioritizes privacy, transparency, and ethical browsing practices.
Pros:
✅ Smart blocking: Automatically learns to block trackers as you browse, adapting to new threats.
✅ No filter lists needed: Unlike traditional ad blockers, Privacy Badger detects sneaky trackers dynamically.
✅ Easy to use: Simple, intuitive interface with no complex settings required.
✅ Privacy-respecting: Open-source and built by a trusted non-profit organization.
✅ Lightweight and efficient: Doesn’t slow down your browser or hog resources.
Cons:
❌ Not a full ad blocker: While it blocks many trackers, it doesn’t specifically target ads, so some may still appear.
❌ Occasional website breakage: Like all privacy tools, it can sometimes block essential site elements, but you can easily adjust the settings.
💡 Overall, Privacy Badger is a fantastic tool for enhancing your privacy while browsing with Firefox. Its automatic, adaptive approach makes it perfect for users who want reliable protection without micromanaging filters. Highly recommended! - Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 17944400, 7 days ago
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