Cookie Guardian - Auto Delete Cookies on Tab Close | Privacy Cleaner

Cookie Guardian automatically deletes cookies when you close browser tabs, protecting your privacy without interrupting your browsing. Finally, a Cookie AutoDelete alternative that actually works — now with a refreshed teal interface built for clarity. It wipes tracking cookies and third-party cookies before they can follow you across the web, while your whitelist keeps you logged in to the sites you trust. ✨ FEATURES • Auto-delete cookies on tab close - Cookies removed the moment you close a tab • Whitelist protection - Keep cookies for sites you trust (banks, email, favorites) • Greylist for temporary protection - a second list for sites you only trust for now, kept separate from your whitelist and easy to clear out in one click • Cookie aging - Auto-delete cookies older than your chosen time (1-720 hours) • Scheduled cleanup - Automatic cleanup at intervals (15 min to 24 hours) • Clean on navigation - Optionally delete cookies when leaving a site • Clean on startup - Remove all non-whitelisted cookies when browser opens (the reliable MV3 way to clear cookies between sessions) • Right-click whitelist - One click to protect any site from context menu • Keyboard shortcuts - Alt+Shift+C (toggle), Alt+Shift+W (whitelist), Alt+Shift+X (clean) • Deletion log - See exactly which cookies were deleted with timestamps • Daily statistics - Track cookies blocked with visual charts • Dark/Light/System themes - Matches your system preference • Premium: Unlimited whitelist slots, one-time $3.49, not a subscription. Deep cleaning of localStorage, IndexedDB, and cache is coming to Premium in the next major update • Cookie whitelist manager - Manage which sites keep cookies in two clicks from the popup • Clear cookies the moment a site's last tab closes - remove tracking cookies with no manual cleanup 🎯 WHO IS THIS FOR? • Privacy-conscious users looking for a dedicated privacy extension and cookie cleaner • Former users needing a Cookie AutoDelete replacement that is actively maintained • Anyone tired of clearing cookies manually through browser settings • Users who want to remove tracking cookies while staying logged into trusted sites • People concerned about browser privacy and cross-site tracking • Developers and testers who need to frequently clear site data • Users looking for a cookie remover that works automatically — no manual clearing needed 🛡️ WHY COOKIE GUARDIAN? Unlike abandoned alternatives, Cookie Guardian is a modern cookie cleaner and remover for Chrome built from the ground up for Manifest V3. It automatically removes tracking cookies, third-party cookies, and session cookies while keeping the ones you trust. → Built for Manifest V3 - Won't get disabled by Chrome like older MV2 extensions → Actually reliable - Automatic cookie deletion happens exactly when it should → Privacy-first - Your data never leaves your browser. Zero analytics, zero tracking, zero servers. → Actively maintained - Regular updates, responsive support, not abandoned → Modern design - Clean interface that's intuitive to use → Lightweight - Minimal memory footprint, no impact on browsing speed ❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Will this log me out of all my websites? A: No! Whitelist the sites you trust and their cookies are never touched — including shared login/SSO cookies used by services like Google, Microsoft, and Zoho (improved in v2.0.2). You stay logged into banks, email, social media - only cookies from non-whitelisted sites get cleaned up. Q: What's the difference between whitelist and greylist? A: Whitelist = your permanent trusted list. Those cookies are never deleted until they naturally expire. Greylist = a separate list for sites you only trust for now, such as a shop you are ordering from. Their cookies are protected while the site is on the list, and you can clear greylisted sites out in one click when you are done. Q: Does this work with Chrome's Manifest V3? A: Yes! This is a native Manifest V3 cookie extension built from scratch. Unlike older extensions that were disabled when Chrome enforced MV3, Cookie Guardian will continue working. Q: What happened to Cookie AutoDelete? A: Cookie AutoDelete was disabled by Chrome in late 2024 because it used the deprecated Manifest V2 architecture. Cookie Guardian is the premier alternative designed for the current platform. Q: Does this block cookie consent banners? A: No - Cookie Guardian deletes cookies after you leave a site; it's not a consent-banner blocker, so it pairs perfectly with one. Use both for full cookie hygiene. Q: How is this different from Chrome's built-in "Clear cookies on exit"? A: Chrome's built-in option only clears cookies when you close the entire browser. Cookie Guardian is designed to delete cookies when tabs close, giving you granular control. Plus, Chrome doesn't have whitelist functionality - it's all or nothing. Q: Is the free version actually useful or is this a paid app in disguise? A: All core features to clear cookies automatically are completely free. Auto-delete on tab close, whitelist (15 sites free, or 23 with a quick review), greylist, cookie aging, scheduled cleanup, statistics - all free. Premium ($3.49 one-time, not a subscription) adds unlimited whitelist slots, with localStorage, IndexedDB, and cache cleaning coming in the next major update. Q: Does this work on other Chromium browsers? A: Yes! It works on Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi, and other Chromium-based browsers. Q: What data do you collect? A: Nothing. Zero. Cookie Guardian has no analytics, no telemetry, no servers. All your settings are stored locally. 🔄 SWITCHING FROM COOKIE AUTODELETE? If you used it before Chrome disabled it, here's what you need to know: • Bugs fixed - Cookie deletion is reliable, and whitelisted logins (including shared SSO cookies) now survive every cleanup • Coming from Vanilla Cookie Manager? That extension was delisted in 2025 - Cookie Guardian is a maintained whitelist-based …