Info Table
TierFree Plan (Freemium), Lifetime Plan
Affiliate ProgramYes [view all]
White LabelYes [view all]
APIYes [view all]
SupportYes
 privoxy-users@lists.privoxy.org

Description

Privoxy is a free, non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering for enhancing online privacy, blocking ads, trackers, and obnoxious content. It modifies web page data, HTTP headers, and cookies while offering flexible configuration, access controls, HTTPS inspection, and proxy chaining for customized, secure browsing on standalone systems or networks.

Founded in2001
Location🇺🇸 United States
Founders Fabian Keil

Plans

Community Edition
$0 (Free Forever)
Full ad/tracker blocking, content filtering, HTTP header modification, cookie control, HTTPS inspection, proxy chaining, cross-platform support (Windows/Linux/Mac), unlimited users/devices, customizable config files.
No paid plan available for this product.
Refund Policy

Privoxy has no refund policy as it's free open-source software under GNU GPL—no payments required or refunds applicable.

Ratings

Ai Opinion

AI Rating(4.2/5)

Privoxy is highly regarded as an advanced web filtering proxy that effectively blocks ads, tracking cookies, and removes unwanted content while protecting user privacy. Users appreciate its configurability, reliability, small CPU footprint on modern systems, and long-term stability. However, some users report installation difficulties, and there are concerns about performance on older hardware and slower page loading due to full-page processing. Documentation accessibility issues have also been noted by users.

Expert Opinion

Expert Rating(4.5/5)

I recently set up Privoxy, a powerful open-source web proxy focused on privacy and ad blocking. Here's my hands-on review after weeks of daily use: Privoxy runs smoothly on Windows, Linux, and Mac as a lightweight background service. I configured it quickly to filter ads, trackers, and modify HTTP headers right out of the box. It blocks obnoxious content across browsers without slowing my connection, and chaining with other proxies added flexibility for secure browsing. The configuration files are text-based and highly customizable, letting me tweak rules for specific sites. Fully offline capable once installed, it's perfect for paranoid users wanting control over web traffic. No mobile app, but desktop integration shines. My only nitpick is the learning curve for advanced filters. Free forever, it's unbeatable for privacy enthusiasts. Highly recommend!

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