Free Tracker & Ad Blocker for Firefox

Block ads, cookies, popups & other trackers. Ghostery's Firefox extension sets you up for a private, transparent, and fast internet.

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GHOSTERY TRACKER & AD BLOCKER

Puts you back in the driver’s seat!

Ghostery stops trackers, ads, and popups in Firefox and keeps your personal data private and off the data brokers’ wallets. Your personal data is your business!

Privacy Protection

Ghostery’s Tracker & Ad Blocker for Firefox takes protection to the next level. Ads, popups, and trackers don’t just clutter your screen, they follow you and carry your personal data across the web. By using the Ghostery Ad Blocker for Firefox, you take back control and keep your personal information safe.

Transparency

Every time you visit a website or perform a search, trackers are quietly logging your activity and sending that data across the web. Ghostery’s Firefox tracker blocker extension puts a stop to that by neutralizing trackers in real time to protect your privacy and give you peace of mind. Through the Tracker Panel, Ghostery shows you exactly which trackers were detected, modified and blocked.

Speed & Focus

The more resources a website loads, the slower it runs. Ghostery’s Firefox Ad Blocker streamlines your browsing by decluttering the web and making pages load faster while saving your bandwidth and battery. It delivers a faster, cleaner and more focused web experience from the start.

Community Powered

Ghostery’s tracking protection is community-powered. When one user detects a new tracker, everyone benefits, boosting privacy for all. Our code is open source, so anyone can inspect it. Browse the web safer with Ghostery’s Tracker & Ad Blocker for Firefox, available on both mobile and desktop.

GHOSTERY FEATURES

Engineered for privacy protection

Ghostery stops trackers on Firefox - blocks ads, cookies and popups - clicks you out of consent dialogues at each website visit.

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Ghostery Panel

Ghostery x-rays the web to display every tracker lurking behind the websites you visit.

To secure your privacy all trackers are neutralized. Your personal data are detached and replaced by random values, leaving data collectors in the dark about your identity.

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Privacy Building Blocks

  • Anti-Tracking

    AI-driven technology neutralizing trackers’ ability to collect your personal data. Replacing it by random values it puts data brokers in the dark about your identity and sends a personal message of tracking being unacceptable.

  • Ad-Blocking

    Removes all advertising and promotional content from the websites you visit, leaving you with a clutter-free, focused view on information. The less resources load on a page, the faster it gets.

  • Never-Consent

    Clicks you out of all consent dialogues in favor of never tracking. This unequaled feature adds convenience to each website visit and acts like your globally active privacy advocate towards content providers.

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Customization

You’re in control!

Block or unblock individual trackers as you see fit. Reasons are up to you! Ghostery always acts in the interest of keeping your personal data private!

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FAQ: Tracker & Ad blocker for Firefox

Can Firefox block trackers?

Firefox does allow you to block some trackers using its enhanced tracking protection feature but Ghostery offers you a more robust service to block trackers. Download our Firefox Ad Blocker for free to block trackers, popups, consent boxes and more. Enjoy the internet without compromising your privacy.

How do I block online trackers?

You can stop trackers by downloading our Ad Blocker. Our Firefox extension blocks cookies, popups, consent boxes and many other trackers. Our AI tracker replaces your details with random values - making sure that your personal data is untrackable.

How do I stop Google tracking in Firefox?

While you can block specific website trackers on Firefox, Ghostery offers superior tracker blocker features including stopping cookies, popups, and we also block ads! It's fast and easy. Get started by downloading the Ghostery Ad blocker extension to ensure that all online trackers are blocked and your personal information is kept private.

Does Firefox have an ad blocker?

Yes, Firefox has built in ad blocking capabilities. However, as their own team puts it, most users choose to use ad blocker extensions such as Ghostery for better results. The Ghostery ad blocker for Firefox works on a large range of websites and it can also block Youtube ads!

How do I stop all online ads on Firefox?

You can stop all online ads by downloading our Firefox ad blocker extension. Additionally our extension also blocks cookies, popups & other harmful trackers!

What is the best free ad blocker for Firefox?

Ghostery’s ad blocker for Firefox is one of the best ad blockers currently on the market. Our ad blocker is safe, effective and free to use.

It blocks ads, popups, and trackers in real time, helping websites load faster while protecting your privacy. With features like the Ghostery Panel, an intuitive interface that provides detailed insights every time a website loads, you get full visibility and control over what’s happening behind the scenes. Whether you're a casual user or want to explore deeper, Ghostery adapts to your browsing style on both desktop and mobile.

The "Never-Consent" feature in Ghostery not only bypasses consent dialogs but also automatically selects optimal privacy settings for the user. This careful balancing act ensures enhanced privacy while minimizing website breakage, clearly signaling to publishers that Ghostery users prioritize privacy but still desire a functional browsing experience.

Is Ghostery available on mobile versions of Firefox?

Yes, Ghostery is available on mobile versions of Firefox. You can download and install the Ghostery free Firefox extension from the Mozilla add-ons page for Firefox on Android devices. Additionally, Ghostery has developed a privacy-focused browser based on Firefox for Android, providing enhanced security and privacy settings by default. This means you can use either the Ghostery tracker blocker on the regular Firefox mobile browser or opt for the dedicated Ghostery Private Browser.

Do I have to pay for Ghostery?

Ghostery is free to use for everyone. The Ghostery privacy protection tool provides core features like ad blocking, anti tracking, and with "Never-Consent" you not only bypass cookie consent dialogs but also optimal privacy settings are automatically selected for the user.

How does Ghostery protect my privacy on Firefox?

The free Firefox extension Ghostery enhances privacy on Firefox browser by blocking trackers and ads, which prevents third-party data collection and improves browsing speed. It also offers automatic cookie management to control and minimize personal data leakage. These features collectively safeguard user privacy, making browsing more secure, efficient and seamless.

Can I customize Ghostery's blocking settings in Firefox?

Yes, you can customize Ghostery's blocking settings in Firefox. Ghostery recommends using default settings in the Firefox ad blocker but it allows you to adjust its features to suit your preferences. You can choose to block all trackers and ads by default, or you can fine-tune the settings to allow certain types of trackers or ads from websites you trust or want to support. This level of customization provides flexibility in balancing privacy, site functionality, and support for web services you value.

How does Ghostery improve browsing speed on Firefox?

Ghostery improves browsing speed on Firefox primarily by blocking trackers and ads, which often consume data and increase page load times. With Ghostery, your pages load almost 2x faster on average, and you use 25% less energy. This streamlined approach not only enhances privacy but also significantly speeds up the overall browsing experience, making websites load faster and operate more smoothly.

How do I pin Ghostery to the Firefox toolbar?

To pin the Ghostery extension in Firefox and keep the icon visible at all times, follow these steps:

  1. Click the puzzle piece icon (🧩) in the Firefox toolbar. This opens your list of installed extensions.
  2. Find Ghostery in the list.
  3. Click the gear icon next to Ghostery.
  4. Select "Pin to Toolbar".

Ghosty, the Ghostery icon should now appear directly in your main toolbar for quick access.

If you still don’t see it, you can also go to: Menu (≡) > Extensions and themes >, Extensions >, find Ghostery, click the three dots, and choose Pin to Toolbar.

Now Ghostery will stay visible while you browse.

Still have questions?

If there is anything you miss in Ghostery or have any questions, please drop a line to support@ghostery.com. We’re happy to talk to you anytime.