Show HN: I made a tool that prevents websites from tracking you

Category: security

Tags: chrome-extension, privacy, ad-blocking

Score: 5.5/10 (Innovation: 3, Technical: 5, Documentation: 8, Utility: 6)

GetBlocked! is a local-only Chrome extension that blocks known third-party trackers, cleans tracking URL parameters, and explains tracking attempts via a popup report. It is a lightweight, open-source privacy tool designed to be beginner-friendly and educational, with a clear focus on transparency and minimal breakage.

Target audience: frontend devs, backend devs, privacy-conscious users

Repository: https://github.com/alex-w-developer/GetBlocked · JavaScript · MIT · 3 stars

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