This is a list of plugins I use to protect my browsing. Is is supposed to be a short list made for sharing. The bold plugins are very unlikely to break sites and should be installed on every computer.
Plugin | Comments | Firefox | Chrome |
uBlock Origin | This is the essential plugin. Blocks advertisements and popups, reliably and fast. | Link | Link |
Privacy Badger | Blocks trackers. | Link | Link |
Disconnect | Blocks trackers. | Link | Link |
HTTPS Everywhere | Enforces encrypted connections and warns you when sites try to load unencrypted. | Link | Link |
NoScript | Blocks scripts. You can allow scripts per domain. | Link | |
uMatrix | Blocks types of requests with granular control. Very useful for dangerous sites. Can be used as replacement for NoScript on Chrome. | Link | Link |
Redirector | Allows you to e.g. redirect Google search links to DuckDuckGo. Customizable. | Link | Link |