ZeroTrace – Ad & Tracker Blocker

Browse with fewer interruptions. ZeroTrace blocks common ad and tracker requests before they load, it then removes leftover page clutter which helps you focus. Why ZeroTrace: - Your browsing stays yours. Blocks tracker requests before they load. No profile building, no data sold. Privacy enforced locally in your browser. - Cleaner, calmer pages. Removes ad clutter and visual noise. Pages load faster. You see content, not distractions. - Stay in control. One-click pause or skip per site when you need it. No forced protection. Your choice, your rules. - Transparent by design. Full visibility into what's blocked and how. Adjust protections directly from the popup or settings. What you get: - Peace of mind. Browse without trackers watching. No third parties collecting data about your habits. - Better focus. Fewer ads and distractions mean you stay on task—reading articles, filling forms, working without interruption. - Faster pages. Blocked requests load faster. Removed clutter means less to render. Browsing feels snappier and cleaner. What you can control: - Master protection switch - Network blocking - Cosmetic filtering - Badge count visibility - Category toggles: ads, trackers, annoyances, social widgets - Per-site pause and skip controls - Optional diagnostics logging Best for: People who want ads and trackers protection that just works. No complex rules to learn or maintain. Simple toggles, clear controls, browsing without the noise. Ideal if you're tired of trackers but don't need fine-grained filter syntax Not for: Power users seeking advanced compatibility or complex procedural cosmetic rules. If you build custom filter lists or rely on scriptlets this, currently , isn't the tool for you. Focused by design: ZeroTrace does one thing well: block common ads and trackers with local, transparent controls. It focuses on effective patterns (EasyList/EasyPrivacy/Fanboy-compatible rules) rather than trying to be everything. Procedural cosmetics and scriptlet execution aren't supported, this keeps the extension lightweight and maintainable. Get started: Install ZeroTrace. Take back your browsing. Block trackers locally, control what loads per site, and enjoy pages without the clutter. Set it once, let it work. Release Notes: ------------------------ Version 1.1.0 adds a dedicated Site Management page for controlling where ZeroTrace is active, paused, or whitelisted. What’s new: - Manage persistent whitelisted sites in one place. - Add session-only paused sites that reset when the browser session ends. - Choose exact-host matching by default or include subdomains per entry. - Add hosts with normal domains, URLs, or wildcard-style input like *.example.com. - Edit or remove site entries from the new management page. - Existing pause and whitelist settings are migrated automatically.