Chrome Web Store
Works on Chrome, Brave, Microsoft Edge, Arc, Opera, and Vivaldi — all Chromium-based browsers install from the Chrome Web Store.
Listing pending v1.0 approval.
What it does
- Click the toolbar icon → a new private/incognito window opens.
- Optional auto-open — launch a private window automatically every time your browser starts.
- Optional ask-me popup — a small Yes/No prompt with a configurable 3-, 5-, or 7-second countdown. You choose what happens if the timer runs out (cancel or auto-open).
- State-aware icon — a muted silver mask in a normal window, a vivid purple-and-yellow mask when you're focused on a private one.
What it does not do (please read this)
GPQ is a convenience tool, not a privacy product. Private mode itself has real limits, and GPQ does not expand them. To be completely clear:
- It is not a VPN. Your internet provider, employer, school, or any network observer can still see every site you visit.
- It does not hide your IP address.
- It does not block ads, trackers, or browser fingerprinting. For that, use uBlock Origin or your browser's built-in tracker protection.
- It does not clear cookies or history from your normal browsing.
- It does not add anonymity beyond what private mode already gives you. If you want serious anonymity, use Tor.
GPQ pairs well with all of those tools — it just doesn't replace any of them.
Privacy promises
- Zero data collection. Nothing is collected, stored remotely, sold, or shared. Ever.
- Zero analytics, telemetry, or error reporting.
- Zero network requests at runtime. The extension never connects to the internet on its own.
- One permission only.
storage— used solely to remember your three settings. - No third-party SDKs, no CDNs, no remote scripts. Verifiable in the source.
Full privacy policy and terms of use.
Install
Pick the store for your browser. Listings are pending v1.0 review at the time of writing — links go live as each store approves the submission.
Firefox Add-ons
Works on Firefox and Firefox ESR.
Listing pending v1.0 approval.
On first launch you'll see a welcome page that walks you through enabling GPQ in private/incognito mode — a one-time toggle the browser requires you (not the extension) to flip.
Browser support
| Browser | Minimum version | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 109+ | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Brave | Chromium 109+ | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Microsoft Edge | Chromium 109+ | Windows, macOS |
| Arc | Chromium 109+ | Windows, macOS |
| Opera / Vivaldi | Chromium 109+ | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Firefox (incl. ESR) | 115+ | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Note: GPQ is not currently submitted to the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store. Edge users can install from the Chrome Web Store via Microsoft's compatibility shim.
About this project & maintenance
GPQ is a personal side project, released under the MIT License. I plan to keep it working as Chromium and Firefox ship new versions, and I'll do my best to address security or compatibility issues, but there's no service-level commitment — see the Terms of Use for the formal language.
If you spot a bug or want to suggest something, the support email below is the best way to reach me.