PrivacyPixel 🛡️

Block email tracking pixels and see who's spying on you.

A Chrome/Firefox extension that blocks email tracking pixels and shows you which companies are tracking your email opens.

Features

• 🛡️ Blocks email tracking pixels automatically
• 👁️ Shows which companies are tracking you
• 📊 Real-time tracker count
• 🔔 Notifications when trackers are blocked
• 🎨 Beautiful, privacy-focused UI
• ⚡ Lightweight and fast

How It Works

PrivacyPixel blocks:

1. Known tracking domains (Mailchimp, SendGrid, HubSpot, etc.)
2. 1x1 pixel images (invisible tracking pixels)
3. Common tracking endpoints (/track, /pixel, /open)

Installation

Chrome

1. Download or clone this repo
2. Open Chrome → Extensions → Enable Developer Mode
3. Click "Load unpacked" → Select the privacypixel folder
4. Done! The shield icon appears in your toolbar

Firefox

Coming soon!

Usage

1. Click the PrivacyPixel icon in your toolbar
2. See how many trackers have been blocked
3. View recent tracking attempts
4. Clear stats anytime

Privacy

• No data collection - Everything stays on your device
• No external servers - All blocking happens locally
• Open source - Audit the code yourself

Development

git clone https://github.com/codebyjawad/privacypixel
cd privacypixel
# Load in Chrome as unpacked extension

Tech Stack

• Manifest V3 (latest Chrome extension standard)
• Vanilla JavaScript (no frameworks)
• Chrome Storage API
• WebRequest API for blocking

Roadmap

• Firefox support
• Historical tracking data (Pro)
• Export reports (Pro)
• Custom blocking rules
• Company database with logos
• Real-time notifications

Pro Version (Coming Soon)

Price: $4.99/month or $29/year

Features:

• Historical tracking data (unlimited)
• Export reports (CSV, PDF)
• Block by company
• Advanced analytics
• Priority support

License

MIT © Jawad

Links

• Website: makeworking.com/privacypixel
• GitHub: github.com/codebyjawad/privacypixel
• Twitter: @jawad

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