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Disconnect Chrome extension

Disconnect blocks the invisible trackers that follow you from site to site, cutting down the data feeding ad networks and, per its listing, AI-powered attacks. It's best for anyone who wants tracker blocking that works out of the box. The catch: it focuses on tracking protection, not full ad blocking or content filtering.

  • PriceFree
  • CategorySecurity & Privacy
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓Privacy-friendly
  • ✓No account needed

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

  • blocks tracking scripts automatically after install
  • can speed up page loads by stopping unnecessary tracker requests
  • simple, low-configuration setup
  • targets tracking tied to AI-driven profiling, per the listing

Cons

  • not a full ad blocker, so some ads may still appear
  • blocking trackers can occasionally break site features that depend on them

Best for

  • blocking third-party trackers across the sites you visit
  • people who want faster page loads by cutting tracker requests
  • privacy-conscious users who want a simple, low-maintenance tool
  • reducing the data available to ad and analytics networks

Skip it if

  • users who want a full ad blocker with content filtering
  • people who need granular per-site tracker customization

Key features

  • automatic third-party tracker blocking
  • faster browsing from fewer background tracker requests
  • works across the sites you visit without per-site setup
  • aims to reduce data collection tied to AI-powered targeting

What Disconnect does

Disconnect blocks third-party trackers that follow your activity across different websites, which the listing frames as data that can feed AI-powered attacks and profiling. It works automatically once installed, so browsing is meant to be both faster and more private without you needing to configure block lists yourself.

Disconnect free vs paid

Disconnect's Chrome extension is available to install for free from the Chrome Web Store. The listing does not describe a separate paid tier for the browser extension itself, so check the current Chrome Web Store page for the latest pricing details before assuming otherwise.

Is Disconnect safe?

Disconnect's purpose is to reduce what other sites can track about you, which means it needs to read and modify network requests to block trackers. Review the permissions Chrome shows before installing, and use the extension's own site for details on its data practices.

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Disconnect: FAQs

Is Disconnect free?

Yes, the Disconnect Chrome extension installs for free from the Chrome Web Store.

Is Disconnect safe to use?

It needs broad permissions to block trackers across sites, which is standard for this type of tool. Review the requested permissions before installing.

How do I use the Disconnect extension?

Install it, pin the icon, and browse normally; it blocks trackers automatically and shows what it blocked when you click the icon.

What does Disconnect actually block?

It blocks third-party tracking scripts that follow your activity across sites, reducing the data available for ad targeting and similar profiling.

Does Disconnect block ads too?

Disconnect focuses on tracker blocking rather than full ad blocking, so you may still see some ads even with it active.

What are alternatives to Disconnect?

Privacy Badger and uBlock Origin are common alternatives that also focus on tracker and ad blocking.

Why did a site break after installing Disconnect?

Some sites rely on scripts that Disconnect blocks as trackers. Whitelist the site from the extension icon if a feature stops working.

Does Disconnect slow down browsing?

It's designed to speed up browsing by cutting tracker requests, though the effect varies by site.

Can I see what Disconnect has blocked?

Click the extension icon on any page to see the trackers it stopped on that site.

Does Disconnect protect against AI-based tracking?

Its listing states it targets tracking that feeds AI-powered profiling and attacks, in addition to standard third-party trackers.