Disconnect

Tracker-blocking privacy software that stops invisible trackers and shows which sites follow you online.

FreemiumProprietaryBrowser extension
Official websitedisconnect.me

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About Disconnect

Disconnect blocks hidden trackers that collect personal data across websites and visualises which companies are following you. It offers apps for individuals alongside enterprise tracker protection and a privacy intelligence API.

Its tracker lists have been used since 2011 and are integrated into major browsers, including Firefox and Edge. The personal apps suit people who want a simple way to cut off tracking, while the company's current site focuses heavily on business products.

Strengths

  • Long-running tracker lists maintained since 2011
  • Tracker data used by several major browsers
  • Shows which trackers are following you

Limitations

  • Website now centres on business products, with little detail on personal apps
  • Pricing for individual apps is not clearly stated

Details

Pricing
FreemiumPersonal apps are offered alongside paid business tracker protection and an API.
License
Proprietary
Developer
Disconnect
Platforms
Browser extension
How it runs
Browser extension
Best suited for
People who want a simple tracker blocker backed by a widely used blocklist
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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