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Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker version history - 25 versions

Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker by Ghostery

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Ghostery – Privacy Ad Blocker version history - 25 versions

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  • Latest version

    Version 10.6.0

    Released Sep 3, 2026 - 4.55 MB
    Works with firefox 128.0 and later, android 128.0 and later
    • Fixed Trackers Preview so it shows tracker info again on search results pages whose link format recently changed.

    Source code released under GNU General Public License v3.0 only

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  • Older versions

    Version 10.5.58

    Released Aug 20, 2026 - 4.5 MB
    Works with firefox 128.0 and later, android 128.0 and later
    • A new "What's New" recap in the panel summarizes your browsing activity over the last three months, with a notification guiding you to it.

    Source code released under GNU General Public License v3.0 only

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  • Version 10.5.57

    Released Aug 18, 2026 - 4.2 MB
    Works with firefox 128.0 and later, android 128.0 and later
    • Replaced the panel's "Clear Cookies" action with a new "Clear Browsing Data" option, letting you choose the scope (this site or all sites), a time range, and which types of data to remove.
    • Fixed a startup timing issue on Safari and Firefox that could cause errors before telemetry setup finished.

    Source code released under GNU General Public License v3.0 only

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  • Version 10.5.56

    Released Aug 11, 2026 - 4.19 MB
    Works with firefox 128.0 and later, android 128.0 and later
    • Fixed website breakage — including broken logins on some sites — caused by how Ghostery injected content scripts into the page environment.

    Source code released under GNU General Public License v3.0 only

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  • Version 10.5.55

    Released Aug 5, 2026 - 4.2 MB
    Works with firefox 128.0 and later, android 128.0 and later
    • Fixed Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal not being properly disabled on a per-site basis when configured through broken-page reports.

    Source code released under GNU General Public License v3.0 only

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  • Version 10.5.54

    Released Aug 4, 2026 - 4.2 MB
    Works with firefox 128.0 and later, android 128.0 and later
    • Restored full stack traces and valid metadata in crash reports, so critical failures can be diagnosed and fixed faster.
    • Fixed the Distraction Eraser slider overflowing its bar.

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.53

    Released Jul 30, 2026 - 4.18 MB
    Works with firefox 128.0 and later, android 128.0 and later
    • Global Privacy Control: Your GPC opt-out is now exposed to websites through the JavaScript API.
    • More reliable blocking: Scriptlets now inject earlier and more consistently — before a page's own scripts run and inside cross-origin frames — closing gaps where trackers and ads could slip through.

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.52

    Released Jul 20, 2026 - 4.18 MB
    Works with firefox 128.0 and later, android 128.0 and later
    • Refreshed the panel with a new "Share Ghostery Zap" prompt and cleaner spacing and alignment.
    • Strengthened tracker protection on search engine results pages with a dedicated ruleset.
    • Improved background reliability for telemetry and error reporting.

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.51

    Released Jul 10, 2026 - 4.16 MB
    Works with firefox 128.0 and later, android 128.0 and later
    • Remote filter lists: You can now subscribe to filter list URLs that Ghostery fetches, caches, and automatically refreshes, alongside your own custom rules.
    • More reliable blocking: Fixed scriptlet execution worlds on Chrome and Firefox, and subframe scriptlet injection on Firefox.

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.50

    Released Jun 30, 2026 - 4.13 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    minor improvements and bug fixes

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.49

    Released Jun 23, 2026 - 4.11 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    • Fixed an issue where custom filters could behave incorrectly on Safari.
    • Tracker reporting now accurately reflects the extension's pause state, improving the quality of tracker activity data on paused sites.

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.47

    Released Jun 15, 2026 - 4.11 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    • Updated core runtime and tooling dependencies to keep browser compatibility and extension stability current across builds and error monitoring.

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.46

    Released Jun 9, 2026 - 4.11 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.44

    Released May 26, 2026 - 4.13 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    • Added a new "Distractions" feature with toggles to hide YouTube Shorts, Instagram/Facebook Reels, social share widgets, browser download prompts, and Google Sign-In popups
    • New option in My Ghostery settings to disable the right-click context menu for users who prefer a cleaner browser menu

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.43

    Released May 19, 2026 - 4.11 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    • Added a browser context menu for quick pause and resume of protection
    • Improved ad-blocking performance with faster filter engine merging

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.42

    Released May 12, 2026 - 4.1 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    • Performance and stability improvements, including an updated ad-blocking engine and enhanced cookie consent handling

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.41

    Released May 5, 2026 - 4.12 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    • Improved notification handling — Fixed edge cases where notifications could not be dismissed properly
    • Better filter compatibility — Aligned filter preprocessor environments for improved compatibility
    • More stable settings — Improved options page initialization for a more reliable experience on startup

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.39

    Released Apr 21, 2026 - 4.25 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    • Refreshed the Settings UI with updated components and a cleaner view structure
    • Improved ad blocking accuracy with better handling of filtering rules and pseudo directives

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.37

    Released Apr 7, 2026 - 4.22 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    • Improved how paused protection works, making the extension smoother and more efficient
    • Increased overall reliability so protection features run more consistently in the background

    Source code released under GNU General Public License v3.0 only

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  • Version 10.5.34

    Released Mar 16, 2026 - 4.44 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    • Improved settings organization by separating manually and automatically adjusted websites
    • Refined the tracker report view in the panel

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.31

    Released Feb 24, 2026 - 4.52 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    • Better Ad Blocking: We've improved how filters update to ensure you have the latest protections as soon as they are available.
    • Improved Custom Filters: Custom network filters now work more consistently across all platforms.
    • General Fixes: Various under-the-hood improvements to keep the extension running smoothly.

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.29

    Released Feb 9, 2026 - 4.52 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    • Improved file downloads on Safari, ensuring blocked tracker reports and backup exports work more smoothly
    • Enhanced error handling for greater stability and a more reliable browsing experience

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.25

    Released Jan 13, 2026 - 4.35 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    New Features:
    * Bing support to Trackers Preview
    * Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
    * Export settings to file
    * In-panel notifications toggle
    * Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
    * Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility

    Improvements:
    * Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
    * On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.

    Fixes:
    * Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
    * Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
    * Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
    * Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
    * Error handling for IndexedDB failures
    * Improved backup export on iOS

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.24

    Released Dec 30, 2025 - 4.21 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    New Features:
    * Bing support to Trackers Preview
    * Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
    * Export settings to file
    * In-panel notifications toggle
    * Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
    * Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility

    Improvements:
    * Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
    * On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.

    Fixes:
    * Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
    * Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
    * Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
    * Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
    * Error handling for IndexedDB failures
    * Improved backup export on iOS

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 10.5.23

    Released Dec 15, 2025 - 4.01 MB
    Works with firefox 115.0 and later, android 115.0 and later
    New Features:
    * Bing support to Trackers Preview
    * Bing Search Engine Redirect Protection
    * Export settings to file
    * In-panel notifications toggle
    * Extended selectors for cosmetic filters
    * Support for Brave and Oculus browsers in browser-info utility

    Improvements:
    * Streamlined pause assistant flow for improved usability.
    * On Chromium-based platforms, scriptlets are injected faster for improved performance.

    Fixes:
    * Offscreen document handling in the DNR converter
    * Backup buttons layout for long translations in settings
    * Helpers for opening incognito URLs in the active window
    * Stats icon paths and handling in Firefox
    * Error handling for IndexedDB failures
    * Improved backup export on iOS

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

    Download file