Disconnect

Tracker-blocking extensions and apps from the company whose tracker lists ship inside major browsers.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 4
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About Disconnect

Disconnect has been building tracker intelligence since 2011, and its tracker lists are used by Firefox, Edge and other browsers for their built-in tracking protection. For individuals it offers a pay-what-you-want browser extension that visualises and blocks the companies tracking you, Tracker Protection apps for iOS and Android that block trackers in all apps and browsers through encrypted DNS without a VPN, and Privacy Pro and Premium tiers that add a VPN, custom rules and activity logs. Business products and a privacy-intelligence API are now a large part of its work. It suits people who specifically care about trackers and data collection rather than visual ads, which it does not aim to remove completely. The extension is lighter but less thorough than full content blockers, and the paid tiers overlap with VPN services.

Best for: People focused on stopping trackers and data collection across browsers and apps.

What works

Tracker lists trusted by major browsers
Mobile apps block trackers in every app via encrypted DNS
Pay-what-you-want extension

Why people leave

Doesn't aim to remove all visible ads
Paid tiers overlap with VPN services
Company focus has shifted toward business products

Top Disconnect alternatives

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1
Privacy Badger
Free non-profit tracker blocker that learns trackers automatically.
66.5
2
Ghostery
Shows trackers per site and also blocks ads and cookie banners.
62.6
3
Lockdown Privacy
Free open-source tracker firewall for iPhone and Mac apps.
59.6
4
NextDNS
DNS filtering with tracker blocklists across every device.
57.2

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Disconnect: common questions

Is Disconnect free?

Disconnect has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Disconnect open source?

No, Disconnect is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Privacy Badger, Ghostery and Lockdown Privacy.

What platforms does Disconnect run on?

Disconnect is available for Browser extension, iOS, Android and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Disconnect?

The highest-ranked Disconnect alternatives right now are Privacy Badger, Ghostery and Lockdown Privacy. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Disconnect facts

4 of 4 verified

Tracker intelligence since: 2011; Checked Oct 25, 2026disconnect.me(opens source in a new tab); “Industry standard since 2011”
Reach: 350M+ users via Firefox, Edge and Chrome; Checked Oct 25, 2026disconnect.me(opens source in a new tab); “Trusted by 350M+ users through Firefox, Edge, and Chrome.”
Extension price: Pay what you want; Checked Oct 25, 2026disconnect.me(opens source in a new tab); “Pay whatever you want”
Mobile blocking: Encrypted DNS, no VPN needed; Checked Oct 25, 2026disconnect.me(opens source in a new tab); “Protects all apps and browsers with encrypted DNS — no VPN needed.”