🚀 Quick Start
Installation
Chrome & Chromium Browsers (Chrome, Brave, Edge)
- Visit the Chrome Web Store
- Click "Add to Chrome"
- Confirm permissions when prompted
- Look for the Gecko Guard icon in your toolbar
- Click the icon to start protecting your privacy!
Firefox
- Visit the Firefox Add-ons Store
- Click "Add to Firefox"
- Confirm permissions when prompted
- Extension installed! Find it in your toolbar
💡 Tip: Pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access. Right-click the extension icon and select "Pin".
🛡️ Main Features
🚫 Block Trackers
Automatically blocks ads, analytics, and social media trackers from following you across the web. This feature stops companies from building profiles about your browsing habits.
🎭 Spoof Fingerprint
Randomizes your browser fingerprint to prevent device tracking. Websites can't identify you based on your unique browser configuration.
🍪 Block Tracking Cookies
Automatically deletes cookies that track you across sites while preserving essential cookies that keep you logged in.
⚙️ How to Use
Enable Protection
- Click the Gecko Guard icon in your browser toolbar
- Toggle the features you want to enable:
- Block Trackers: Stops ads and analytics
- Spoof Fingerprint: Randomizes browser identity
- Block Tracking Cookies: Deletes tracking cookies
- Protection starts immediately!
Quick Enable All Protection
Click the green "Enable Basic Protection" button to turn on all three main features at once.
View Statistics
The popup shows real-time stats:
- Trackers: Number of trackers blocked
- Cookies: Tracking cookies deleted
- Spoofed: Fingerprinting attempts blocked
🔧 Troubleshooting
Site Not Working Properly
If a website breaks after enabling Gecko Guard:
- Click the extension icon
- Try disabling "Block Trackers" first
- Refresh the page
- If still broken, try disabling other features one by one
💡 Common Fix: Some sites require tracking cookies to function. If a site won't work, temporarily disable "Block Tracking Cookies" for that site.
Extension Not Working
- Check permissions: Ensure you granted all requested permissions
- Update browser: Make sure you're on the latest browser version
- Reload extension: Go to browser extensions page and click "Reload"
- Reinstall: Remove and reinstall the extension if issues persist
Performance Issues
Gecko Guard is optimized for minimal impact, but if you experience slowness:
- Try disabling other privacy extensions temporarily
- Clear your browser cache and restart
- Report persistent issues on our GitHub
📊 Understanding Your Privacy Score
Gecko Guard displays your protection status:
- 🛡️ Protected: All features enabled - maximum privacy
- ⚠️ Partial: Some features disabled - moderate privacy
- ❌ Disabled: All features off - no privacy protection
💬 Get Support
Need Help?
Before Contacting Support
- Note your browser version and operating system
- Check if the extension is up to date
- Try disabling other extensions temporarily
- Include screenshots if reporting a visual issue
🎯 Best Practices
✅ Recommended Setup
For best privacy with minimal site breakage, enable all three main features. Most websites will work fine with these settings.
🌐 Browsing Tips
The extension works automatically in the background. Just browse normally and check your stats periodically to see what's being blocked.
🔄 Keep Updated
Browser stores update the extension automatically. Check for updates regularly to get the latest blocking rules and features.
🔐 Privacy Tips
- Use Gecko Guard alongside other privacy tools like a VPN for maximum protection
- Regularly clear your browser cache and cookies
- Use private/incognito mode for sensitive browsing
- Review and limit browser permissions for all extensions
🚀 Ready to browse privately? Open the extension popup and enable all protection features. Your privacy journey starts now!