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I Still Don't Care About Cookies

An open-source community fork that removes cookie banners on most sites. It hides or accepts them. It does not reject them.

Reviewed by Xplorekit's independent developer · Last checked · How we choose

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Why it's a strong pick

This is a community fork of "I don't care about cookies", started by OhMyGuus. It is open source under GPL-3.0, so anyone can read the code. Its README says the original was acquired by Avast and that its creator does not trust Avast with his data. The trade-off: it hides or accepts banners, so it does not help you refuse tracking.

What it does

It removes cookie banners automatically on almost all sites, according to its README, so you can read a page without clicking through a notice first. It works through an API at api.istilldontcareaboutcookies.com. It is based on version 3.4.3 of the original extension. It hides or accepts banners rather than rejecting cookies for you.

Key features

  • Banners removed automatically. The README says it works on almost all sites.
  • Frequent rule releases. The project ships rule updates that add sites.
  • Report broken sites. A report button sends the site for fixing. Per its privacy policy, a report sends the hostname, browser, extension version and your notes, and reports are stored publicly as GitHub issues.
  • Hostname parsing in your browser. Since version 1.1.7, per the project's release notes.
  • Translated. Translations are handled through Crowdin.
  • Browsers. Chrome, Edge and Firefox.
  • Open source. GPL-3.0, with the code on GitHub.

Who it's for

It suits people who want cookie banners out of the way and who prefer an open-source tool, including people leaving the original over the Avast ownership the README describes. It is a poor fit if you want to refuse tracking cookies, because it does not reject them. To block trackers themselves, see Privacy Badger.

Does I Still Don't Care About Cookies reject cookies?

No. It hides or accepts cookie banners so they get out of your way. It does not refuse cookies for you. On some sites, making a banner go away may mean accepting it. Use it for speed and a cleaner page, not to say no to tracking. A tracker blocker such as Ghostery or Privacy Badger works on trackers instead.

Why is it a fork of "I don't care about cookies"?

The README says the original extension was acquired by Avast, and it names Gen Digital Inc. as the current owner. The project's creator writes, "I simply don't trust Avast with my data." This fork is a debloated community version, based on version 3.4.3 of the original and released under GPLv3. That is the README's account, so read it yourself.

What does its privacy policy say?

Its privacy policy says no personal or identifiable information is collected, stored or shared in normal use, with no analytics, tracking scripts, ads or third-party integrations. The report button is the exception: it sends the hostname, browser, extension version and your notes, stored publicly. Because the extension fetches rules from an API, read that policy.

What permissions does it ask for?

Check the install prompt on the Chrome Web Store before you add it. The policy says permissions are used solely for the extension's intended functionality, but it does not list them in detail, and they can change between releases. Read the prompt each time it updates, and keep personal details out of any report you send.

FAQ

Is it open source? Yes. It is under GPL-3.0 and the code is on GitHub.

Does it work on Chrome? Yes. Its README lists Chrome, Edge and Firefox.

Can a banner still show up? Yes. If a site breaks or a banner stays, use the report button. Reports become public GitHub issues, so keep personal details out of your notes.

Good to know

Hiding a banner is not the same as saying no. This extension hides or accepts banners and does not reject cookies. Report problems with the button, but remember the report is public.

Other vpn & privacy tools to compare

I Still Don’t Care About Cookies is one of 12 picks in our VPN & Privacy Tools guide, which compares them side by side and explains how to choose. For tracker blocking, start with Privacy Badger. The other picks:

  • ExpressVPN: A browser extension with two modes: a browser-only proxy, or a remote for the ExpressVPN desktop app. It needs a subscription.
  • NordVPN: A proxy extension that routes your browser traffic through NordVPN. It needs a NordVPN subscription.
  • Proton VPN: A browser VPN extension from Proton AG, the company behind Proton Mail. It has a free plan and covers browser traffic only.
  • Surfshark VPN: A lightweight Surfshark extension that protects browser traffic and adds ad, tracker and breach-alert tools. The 7-day trial needs payment details first.
  • Privacy Badger: A tracker blocker from the EFF that learns which third parties track you as you browse.
  • Ghostery: An open-source tracker and ad blocker that also removes cookie pop-ups and shows tracker info for each site.
  • DuckDuckGo Search & Tracker Protection: Tracker blocking and HTTPS upgrades from DuckDuckGo. It also makes DuckDuckGo your default search engine.
  • ZeroOmega: Open-source proxy switcher for proxies you supply. Not a VPN: it provides no servers.
  • FoxyProxy: Open-source proxy switcher with per-site rules for proxies you supply. Not a VPN: it provides no servers.
  • JShelter: Browser privacy hardening: limits what sites can read from your browser APIs and helps against fingerprinting. Not a VPN and does not hide your IP address. Open source.
  • NoScript: An open-source script blocker that stops JavaScript, embedded objects and media until you allow a site.

Collection: Best Chrome extensions for privacy

This is a third-party extension, not built or maintained by Xplorekit. We link to the official Chrome Web Store listing — install and permissions are entirely between you and the extension's own publisher.