Auto Cookie Optout

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Auto Cookie Optout - Manage Your Privacy Settings on Firefox

Auto Cookie Optout is an efficient Firefox add-on that allows you to take control of your privacy by opting out of optional cookies. Instead of merely blocking popups, it actively communicates your non-consent to websites, ensuring that site functionality remains intact. It is a more comprehensive approach to cookie management, aimed at solving common issues with traditional content blockers.

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Add-on stats

By: CodyMcCodington

Daily users: 1,109

-8

Rating: 3.71

(14)

Version: 0.8.4 (Last updated: 2022-08-14)

Version code: 5444454

Creation date: 2021-05-26

Firefox on Android: Yes

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
<all_urls>

Size: 361.46K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 2,987 ▼ 34

Other rankings

#170 in cookie keyword 70 ▼ 3

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome

Not available on Android

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Effectively skips cookie consent pop-ups on major sites like YouTube and Google
Improves browsing experience by reducing the number of clicks needed for cookie management
Open-source and responsive developer

Cons

Fails to opt out of cookie consent on a majority of websites
Many users report that it doesn't detect cookie pop-ups
Can cause website content to crash

Most mentioned

Ineffectiveness at opting out of cookie consent pop-ups
User frustrations with website compatibility and functionality issues
Positive impact on user experience for supported sites

User reviews

by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-10

by Firefox user 18295493, 2024-02-20

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Auto Cookie Optout requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Auto Cookie Optout has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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