Ghostery Private Browser
Private and fast browsing
Free
3.2.0for iPhone, iPad and more
Age Rating
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About Ghostery Private Browser
Ghostery Privacy Browser is a fast, safe, and private web browser with ad blocking.
We've cut out the extra bloat for you — so all you need to think about is which site you want to visit next.
Join 100+ million Ghostery downloads to browse with confidence.
Block Ads & Trackers
Find what you need easily while Ghostery hides ads and stops trackers as you browse the web.
No More Cookie Pop-ups
Prevent tracking cookies from following you around online. Ghostery automatically rejects cookie consent notices for you.
Browse Faster
Reduce page load times, improve browser performance, and block intrusive ads.
Private Browsing
Enjoy fast, private browsing with Ghost Tabs (incognito windows). Browse the internet without saving your history.
Private Search
Search freely without being tracked with our independent search engine.
Stay Green
Save battery and data by blocking ads, including those infected with malware.
Better Protection
Stay protected with security and privacy features like HTTPS upgrades and cookie blocking. We also anonymize your personal data, leaving data collectors clueless about your identity.
Ghostery Panel
See who is tracking your data on the websites you visit and block trackers instantly. Prevent companies from creating a unique identifier linked to you.
About Ghostery
Ghostery is the web’s most user-friendly privacy tool. Ghostery is used by millions of people around the world to stop ads, browse faster, and reveal the invisible web of technologies tracking them across the web.
To learn more about Ghostery Privacy Browser, please go to https://ghostery.com/ghostery-private-browser.
Questions? Support?
Contact us at https://ghostery.com/support.
Ghostery is dedicated to respecting your privacy. Read our manifesto: https://ghostery.com/ghostery-manifesto
We adhere to our privacy policy and terms & conditions.
We've cut out the extra bloat for you — so all you need to think about is which site you want to visit next.
Join 100+ million Ghostery downloads to browse with confidence.
Block Ads & Trackers
Find what you need easily while Ghostery hides ads and stops trackers as you browse the web.
No More Cookie Pop-ups
Prevent tracking cookies from following you around online. Ghostery automatically rejects cookie consent notices for you.
Browse Faster
Reduce page load times, improve browser performance, and block intrusive ads.
Private Browsing
Enjoy fast, private browsing with Ghost Tabs (incognito windows). Browse the internet without saving your history.
Private Search
Search freely without being tracked with our independent search engine.
Stay Green
Save battery and data by blocking ads, including those infected with malware.
Better Protection
Stay protected with security and privacy features like HTTPS upgrades and cookie blocking. We also anonymize your personal data, leaving data collectors clueless about your identity.
Ghostery Panel
See who is tracking your data on the websites you visit and block trackers instantly. Prevent companies from creating a unique identifier linked to you.
About Ghostery
Ghostery is the web’s most user-friendly privacy tool. Ghostery is used by millions of people around the world to stop ads, browse faster, and reveal the invisible web of technologies tracking them across the web.
To learn more about Ghostery Privacy Browser, please go to https://ghostery.com/ghostery-private-browser.
Questions? Support?
Contact us at https://ghostery.com/support.
Ghostery is dedicated to respecting your privacy. Read our manifesto: https://ghostery.com/ghostery-manifesto
We adhere to our privacy policy and terms & conditions.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.2.0
Last updated on Sep 27, 2023
Old Versions
* Updated branding for browser and search
Privacy Policy: https://ghostery.com/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://ghostery.com/privacy/ghostery-terms-and-conditions
Privacy Policy: https://ghostery.com/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://ghostery.com/privacy/ghostery-terms-and-conditions
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Version History
3.2.0
Sep 27, 2023
* Updated branding for browser and search
Privacy Policy: https://ghostery.com/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://ghostery.com/privacy/ghostery-terms-and-conditions
Privacy Policy: https://ghostery.com/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://ghostery.com/privacy/ghostery-terms-and-conditions
3.1.1
Oct 26, 2021
Fixes for crashes on iOS 15
3.1.0
Oct 20, 2021
* New Name: Ghostery Dawn (app name, icon, splash screen, new tab page background)
* Updated block lists
* Ghostery Glow as default search engine
* Updated block lists
* Ghostery Glow as default search engine
3.0.2
Oct 27, 2020
For users on iOS 14, you can now set Ghostery as your default browser. To enable this feature, open the Ghostery browser and click the blue Ghosty icon at the bottom. Now tap "Settings", then look under "General" and tap "Set as Default Browser". Change "Default Browser App" to "Ghostery" and enjoy!
3.0.1
Jul 9, 2020
Minor bug fixes and updated copy.
3.0.0
Jun 25, 2020
We're excited to share the newest Ghostery Privacy Browser for iOS! Built using a slimmed-down Firefox mobile core, Ghostery v3.0 offers significant speed and performance improvements over previous Ghostery browsers. On top of that, we've added best-in-class privacy and tracker protection to make your mobile experience cleaner, faster and safer.
Ghostery is open source under the MPL license. Check out our project GitHub page for a complete version changelog.
Ghostery is open source under the MPL license. Check out our project GitHub page for a complete version changelog.
2.1.0
Oct 30, 2018
- Improvements to the ad-blocking functionality.
- Multiple fixes and enhancements.
- Multiple fixes and enhancements.
2.0.2
Oct 4, 2018
Resolved performance related issues
2.0.1
Sep 19, 2018
Fixed some performance-related issues
Updated UI and UX
Enhanced tracker blocking functions, including page-level tracker control
Integrated private search index
Integrated additional browser capabilities
Integrated ad blocker and additional privacy protection features
Updated UI and UX
Enhanced tracker blocking functions, including page-level tracker control
Integrated private search index
Integrated additional browser capabilities
Integrated ad blocker and additional privacy protection features
2.0.0
Sep 18, 2018
Fixed some performance-related issues
Updated UI and UX
Enhanced tracker blocking functions, including page-level tracker control
Integrated private search index
Integrated additional browser capabilities
Integrated ad blocker and additional privacy protection features
Updated UI and UX
Enhanced tracker blocking functions, including page-level tracker control
Integrated private search index
Integrated additional browser capabilities
Integrated ad blocker and additional privacy protection features
1.5.8
Apr 27, 2018
Several bug fixes.
1.5.7
Mar 6, 2018
- Performance improvements.
1.5.6
Feb 7, 2018
- Several bug fixes
- Added iPhone X App Store Screenshots
- Added iPhone X App Store Screenshots
1.5.5
Jan 16, 2018
- iPhone X display bug fixes
- App icon update
- App icon update
1.5.4
Apr 19, 2017
- Bug fixes
- Updated WiFi protection URLs
- Updated WiFi protection URLs
1.5.3
Oct 30, 2016
- Added Share menu option
- Improved context menu behavior
- Bug fixes
- Improved context menu behavior
- Bug fixes
1.5.2
Sep 8, 2016
Bug fixes
1.5.1
Jun 27, 2016
- Fixed adding bookmarks on iPad
- Bug fixes
- Bug fixes
1.5
Jun 6, 2016
- Updated core Ghostery library and tracker management
- Improved showing/hiding browser bars
- Added email support/feedback and FAQ's
- Improved Facebook external link behavior
- Added Ghostery App Notice in-app privacy disclosure
- Optimized iPad experience
- Interface cleanup
- Additional bug fixes and optimizations
- Improved showing/hiding browser bars
- Added email support/feedback and FAQ's
- Improved Facebook external link behavior
- Added Ghostery App Notice in-app privacy disclosure
- Optimized iPad experience
- Interface cleanup
- Additional bug fixes and optimizations
1.4.6
Feb 24, 2015
Bug fixes:
- iPad crashing when using top navigation buttons
- WiFi connection protection state display issues
- UI Layout issues on landscape mode
- iPad crashing when using top navigation buttons
- WiFi connection protection state display issues
- UI Layout issues on landscape mode
1.4.5
Feb 17, 2015
- Added setting entry to disable/enable cookies
1.4.4
Jun 26, 2014
- Localized into 12 languages!
- High-res icons
- Improved UI transition effects
- Moved app categorization to "Unrestricted Web Access"
- Removed status bar from application launch
- Updated privacy docs
- High-res icons
- Improved UI transition effects
- Moved app categorization to "Unrestricted Web Access"
- Removed status bar from application launch
- Updated privacy docs
1.4.3
Apr 21, 2014
- New logo!
- Updated privacy statement URL
- User agent change to match standard for iOS
- Fixed bug where "Rate this app" prompt could not be dismissed
- Updated privacy statement URL
- User agent change to match standard for iOS
- Fixed bug where "Rate this app" prompt could not be dismissed
1.4.2
Mar 3, 2014
*UPDATE 1.4.2*
- Tabs opened via tap n' hold will have correct webview size
- Disable landscape mode for bookmarks views
- Fix not being able to scroll to bottom on some pages
*UPDATE 1.4*
- Add privacy policy
- iOS7 styling and new logos
- Scrolling logic for iPhone to mirror behavior in mobile safari and chrome for iOS
- Wifi protection via proxy automatic config file (aka. PAC file) **
- Page info ghostrank capabilities
- Minor feature additions (tap n' hold for new tabs, click status bar to scroll to top, etc)
- Added ‘Block new trackers by default’ option in the Settings -> Ghostery
- Tabs opened via tap n' hold will have correct webview size
- Disable landscape mode for bookmarks views
- Fix not being able to scroll to bottom on some pages
*UPDATE 1.4*
- Add privacy policy
- iOS7 styling and new logos
- Scrolling logic for iPhone to mirror behavior in mobile safari and chrome for iOS
- Wifi protection via proxy automatic config file (aka. PAC file) **
- Page info ghostrank capabilities
- Minor feature additions (tap n' hold for new tabs, click status bar to scroll to top, etc)
- Added ‘Block new trackers by default’ option in the Settings -> Ghostery
1.4.1
Feb 5, 2014
*UPDATE 1.4.1*
- Fix tap n' hold functionality
- Add privacy policy fix
*UPDATE 1.4.0*
- iOS7 styling and new logos
- Scrolling logic for iPhone to mirror behavior in mobile safari and chrome for iOS
- Wifi protection via proxy automatic config file (aka. PAC file) **
- Page info ghostrank capabilities
- Minor feature additions (tap n' hold for new tabs, click status bar to scroll to top, etc)
- Added ‘Block new trackers by default’ option in the Settings -> Ghostery
- Fix tap n' hold functionality
- Add privacy policy fix
*UPDATE 1.4.0*
- iOS7 styling and new logos
- Scrolling logic for iPhone to mirror behavior in mobile safari and chrome for iOS
- Wifi protection via proxy automatic config file (aka. PAC file) **
- Page info ghostrank capabilities
- Minor feature additions (tap n' hold for new tabs, click status bar to scroll to top, etc)
- Added ‘Block new trackers by default’ option in the Settings -> Ghostery
Ghostery Private Browser FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Ghostery Private Browser in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Ghostery Private Browser.
iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
Ghostery Private Browser supports English, German
