Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker extension

Security at a glance

Elevated riskSafety score 45/100120 findings

Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Firefox listing ID: ghostery

Permissions (17)

  • Access browser cookies
  • Execute scripts in pages
  • View open tabs

Frequently asked questions

Is Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker at 45/100 (elevated risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker require?

Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker requests 17 permissions. The most significant: Access browser cookies, Execute scripts in pages, View open tabs. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker?

Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker is published by Ghostery. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.