I Wish: Retargeting Cookie Deleter

[Derek Pankaew]

You know what's be really awesome? A Chrome plugin that automatically deletes all retargeting cookies. Retargeting ads take up a good 75%+ of the ads I see online. Sure I could clean out my cookies every other day, but that takes time and is annoying.

A Chrome extension that lets me see who's *actually* advertising on a site without me constantly having to manually delete cookies (it runs in the background) would be awesome.

 

[JoseArmando]

I hate retarget ads with passion too. Just because I checked your site a week ago doesn't mean I want to watch your ads for the next year

 

[HiGhPeR]

Sorry guys.

 

[Rage9]

I use this:

Ghostery

I think that's what you're looking for.

 

[(O_o)]

I use this:

Ghostery

I think that's what you're looking for.

I use this and absolutely LOVE it.

Great Chrome extension ;]

 

[JoseArmando]

I use this:

Ghostery

I think that's what you're looking for.

Lol I already have it installed but I only used it to check which ad networks sites use. Didn't know it manages blocking too. Thanks for the tip

 

[yoyomango]

wait till the minority report type billboards come out, then you'll be really pissed. Google glass anyone?

 

[Derek Pankaew]

I use this:

Ghostery

I think that's what you're looking for.

How exactly do you use this to block retargeting ads? If I block "Advertising" it just blocks the ads entirely. If I block "Analytics" or "Beacons" retargeting ads still show up.

Just to be clear, I WANT to see ads, but I want to see ads that are actually slated to run on that specific site, rather than ads that I'm seeing because of retargeting.

 

[cardine]

Chrome incognito mode

 

[Fiver]

How exactly do you use this to block retargeting ads? If I block "Advertising" it just blocks the ads entirely. If I block "Analytics" or "Beacons" retargeting ads still show up.

Just to be clear, I WANT to see ads, but I want to see ads that are actually slated to run on that specific site, rather than ads that I'm seeing because of retargeting.

I think you just want to block the tracking 3pes thingamajiggers. I think...

 

[Berto]

This one may be of use too:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jeoacafpbcihiomhlakheieifhpjdfeo

I didn't mind retargeting until I got on Volusion's radar. Holy crap they spent a lot of money trying to get me to use their piece of shit service.

 

[Derek Pankaew]

That tool didn't work either. But I think I figured it out.

First, download the Google Content Network retargeting Opt Out program for Google Chrome:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gbiekjoijknlhijdjbaadobpkdhmoebb/

Then manually opt out for AdChoices:

Opt Out From Online Behavioral Advertising By Participating Companies (BETA)

Then manually opt out for AdRoll:

Privacy | AdRoll

That should do it.

 

[Garrett]

Lol I already have it installed but I only used it to check which ad networks sites use. Didn't know it manages blocking too. Thanks for the tip

hahah me too... I've been scoping ad networks with it for over a year. I absolutely LOVE seeing this as I cruise around.

they've got a pretty nice database here too.