Browser security & privacy hardening — simple for everyone, powerful for experts.
Users
31
+4 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#130K
#108K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 4 Apr 2026
Users
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:31 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.
About ChromeGuard
ChromeGuard locks down your browser's security and privacy settings in one click — or lets you fine-tune every detail yourself.
Install it and forget about it, or open the full settings page to configure exactly what you want.
Secure Browsing
- Force HTTPS on all connections
- Encrypt DNS lookups with your choice of provider (AdGuard, Cloudflare, Quad9, Mullvad, dns0.eu)
- Block annoying notification popups
Privacy Protection
- Block third-party tracking cookies
- Disable Chrome's ad tracking APIs (Topics, FLEDGE, ad measurement)
- Send the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal to every site
- Prevent WebRTC from leaking your real IP address
Link Protection
- Hover over shortened links (bit.ly, t.co, etc.) to see where they actually go
- Automatically strip tracking parameters (utm_source, fbclid, gclid) from URLs
- Remove click-tracking redirects from Google and Facebook search results
Cookie & Storage Cleanup
- Automatically delete cookies from sites you haven't visited recently
- Clear cookies when you close a tab, with smart login detection to keep you signed in
- Remove first-party analytics cookies (_ga, _fbp, etc.) and clear stale site storage
- Allowlist domains you want to protect from cleanup
Health Monitor
- Scans your installed extensions and flags risky permission combinations
- Reviews which sites have access to your camera, microphone, and location
Environment Detection
- Detects active VPNs, DNS software, and ad blockers — including desktop apps like AdGuard and Pi-hole
- Shows live status in the popup so you know what's already covered
Two interfaces, one extension
The popup gives you a simple dashboard with category toggles. The full settings page gives you individual control over every feature, with sidebar navigation and a light/dark/system theme picker.
Zero dependencies. Open source. No data ever leaves your browser.
Source code: https://github.com/birb97/chromeguard