⚡ 5-Minute Privacy Setup
Install these 5 extensions for instant privacy protection:
uBlock Origin
Block ALL ads & trackers
Privacy Badger
Stop invisible trackers
HTTPS Everywhere
Force encrypted connections
Bitwarden
Secure password manager
ClearURLs
Remove tracking from links
Total setup time: 5 minutes • Total cost: $0 • Privacy improvement: 1000%
🚫 Ad & Tracker Blockers
Essential protection against advertising networks and behavioral tracking.
uBlock Origin
The most powerful ad blocker available. Blocks ads, trackers, malware domains, and more with minimal resource usage.
- Blocks all ads including YouTube
- Prevents tracking scripts
- Custom filter lists support
- Element picker for manual blocking
- Zero acceptable ads policy
Privacy Badger
Learns to block invisible trackers automatically. Created by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
- Machine learning tracker detection
- Blocks tracking cookies
- Prevents canvas fingerprinting
- Social media button replacement
- No filter lists needed
Ghostery
Visualizes and blocks tracking technologies. Shows exactly who's tracking you on each site.
- Visual tracker information
- Smart blocking technology
- Website performance boost
- Detailed privacy statistics
- Pause blocking per site
AdGuard
Comprehensive ad blocker with additional privacy features and parental controls.
- Blocks ads in all browsers
- Phishing & malware protection
- Tracking protection
- Social media widget blocking
- Annoyances filter
🔐 Privacy & Security Tools
Advanced protection for your browsing data and online identity.
HTTPS Everywhere
Forces websites to use secure HTTPS connections whenever possible, protecting data in transit.
- Automatic HTTPS redirection
- Blocks unencrypted requests
- Custom ruleset support
- SSL Observatory integration
- Mixed content blocking
ClearURLs
Automatically removes tracking elements from URLs, preventing link-based tracking.
- Removes UTM parameters
- Blocks tracking redirects
- Cleans Amazon links
- Prevents ETag tracking
- History cleaning
Canvas Blocker
Prevents websites from fingerprinting your browser using canvas, WebGL, and audio APIs.
- Canvas fingerprint protection
- WebGL blocking
- Audio context protection
- Font enumeration blocking
- Per-site settings
Cookie AutoDelete
Automatically deletes cookies and site data when tabs close, preventing long-term tracking.
- Auto-delete on tab close
- Whitelist favorite sites
- Manual cleaning options
- LocalStorage cleanup
- Container tab support
🔑 Password & Identity Protection
Secure your accounts and protect your digital identity.
Bitwarden
The best free password manager with unlimited password storage and cross-platform sync.
- Unlimited password storage
- Strong password generator
- Cross-platform sync
- 2FA code storage
- Secure notes & cards
1Password
Premium password manager with advanced features like Travel Mode and Watchtower breach monitoring.
- Travel Mode protection
- Watchtower breach alerts
- Family vault sharing
- Document storage
- Advanced 2FA support
Blur
Masks your personal information with burner emails, phone numbers, and credit cards.
- Masked email addresses
- Virtual phone numbers
- Masked credit cards
- Password management
- Tracker blocking
🌐 VPN & Proxy Extensions
Hide your IP address and encrypt your browsing traffic.
NordVPN Extension
Lightweight proxy extension for NordVPN subscribers. Quick location switching from browser.
- Quick connect proxy
- CyberSec ad blocking
- WebRTC leak protection
- Split tunneling
- 5500+ servers
ProtonVPN Extension
Privacy-focused VPN extension with free tier. No logs, Swiss jurisdiction, open source.
- Free servers available
- No-logs policy
- Secure Core servers
- NetShield ad blocker
- Kill switch
🌐 Browser Compatibility Matrix
| Extension | Chrome | Firefox | Brave | Edge | Safari | Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| uBlock Origin | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Privacy Badger | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| HTTPS Everywhere | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Built-in | ✓ Yes | Partial | ✓ Yes |
| Bitwarden | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| ClearURLs | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
📚 Complete Setup Guides
🎯 Beginner Setup
New to privacy? Start with these 3 essential extensions for basic protection.
- uBlock Origin - Block ads
- HTTPS Everywhere - Secure connections
- Bitwarden - Password security
🛡️ Advanced Setup
Maximum privacy with layered protection and advanced configuration.
- All beginner extensions +
- Privacy Badger & ClearURLs
- Canvas Blocker & Cookie AutoDelete
🥷 Paranoid Setup
For journalists, activists, and maximum anonymity requirements.
- Use Tor Browser instead
- NoScript for JavaScript control
- Multiple browser profiles
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