Ghostery button disappeared in Firefox

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Eric P. Scott January 13, 2013 05:56
Do you have it, and is it enabled? When you install Ghostery, it only applies to the current user's active profile. Open the Troubleshooting Information page and see if Ghostery is listed under Extensions.
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/...
If so, open Ghostery's Options, and click the Advanced tab. Make sure Show Ghostery button in Navigation Bar is checked. If not, check it and click the Save button at the bottom of the page.

I advise upgrading to a supported version of Firefox ASAP. As of this writing, that's either 18.0 or 17.0.2esr.
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Do you have it, and is it enabled? When you install Ghostery, it only applies to the current user's active profile. Open the Troubleshooting Information page and see if Ghostery is listed under Extensions. <ul><li>https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/use-troubleshooting-information-page-fix-firefox</li></ul> If so, open Ghostery's Options, and click the Advanced tab. Make sure Show Ghostery button in Navigation Bar is checked. If not, check it and click the Save button at the bottom of the page. I advise upgrading to a supported version of Firefox ASAP. As of this writing, that's either 18.0 or 17.0.2esr.

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Alexei January 13, 2013 19:32

We also have this blog post: http://purplebox.ghostery.com/?p=1016...

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We also have this blog post: http://purplebox.ghostery.com/?p=1016021795

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Nic Close January 13, 2013 19:32

Just installed FF 14.0.1 on my new MacBookPro (late 2012 15" Unibody, 2.7 i7,OS X 10.8) and the Ghostery button that used to reside in the upper right hand corner is gone!

I've disabled Ghostery and turned it back on, button gone.

I've uninstalled and re-installed it, button gone.

I found an earlier tech support query in the forum discussing this issue, but it was for the Opera browser, not firefox.

I love Ghostery, but need my button to access the switching and the 3pes descriptions.

As it stands now I get the floating bubble telling me I am being tracked, but no way to block things.

Any ideas and wisdom sharing most gratefully received.

Best, Nic Close

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Just installed FF 14.0.1 on my new MacBookPro (late 2012 15" Unibody, 2.7 i7,OS X 10.8) and the Ghostery button that used to reside in the upper right hand corner is gone! I've disabled Ghostery and turned it back on, button gone. I've uninstalled and re-installed it, button gone. I found an earlier tech support query in the forum discussing this issue, but it was for the Opera browser, not firefox. I love Ghostery, but need my button to access the switching and the 3pes descriptions. As it stands now I get the floating bubble telling me I am being tracked, but no way to block things. Any ideas and wisdom sharing most gratefully received. Best, Nic Close This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled <a class='notranslate' href="http://getsatisfaction.com/ghostery/topics/ghostery_button_disappeared_from_ff_14_0_1_on_current_macbook_pro" target="_blank">Ghostery button disappeared in Firefox</a>.

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bs February 28, 2013 19:45

It was working great. Today I restarted Firefox and I noted that the icon from Add-on on top RH next to home button (see pic.) is missing. In setting the box for displaying the icon is checked. I reinstall Ghostery with out result. Do anybody have any input what it cause or there is some additional sting somewhere else? I have two computers and both has same browser. One is showing Ghostery icon on top and both showing also on bottom. I'm interested to resolve the top!
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It was working great. Today I restarted Firefox and I noted that the icon from Add-on on top RH next to home button (see pic.) is missing. In setting the box for displaying the icon is checked. I reinstall Ghostery with out result. Do anybody have any input what it cause or there is some additional sting somewhere else? I have two computers and both has same browser. One is showing Ghostery icon on top and both showing also on bottom. I'm interested to resolve the top! thanks <a href="https://d37wxxhohlp07s.cloudfront.net/s3_images/865109/Clip24.jpg?1362078941" rel="nofollow"><img alt="" src="https://d37wxxhohlp07s.cloudfront.net/s3_images/865109/Clip24_inline.jpg?1362078941" /></a> This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled <a class='notranslate' href="http://getsatisfaction.com/ghostery/topics/ghostery_icon_not_showing_in_add_on_bar_firefox" target="_blank">Ghostery icon not showing in Add-on bar (Firefox)</a>.

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Ken Ibbotson March 02, 2013 02:26

Running Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Firefox 19.0
Option for Ghostery on the Navigation Bar is turned on.

Ghostery appears to working correctly. It is just not displaying the add-on on the Navigation Bar.

This worked before the update of Ghostery to version 2.9.1 with the new panel.

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- Pete (Senior Communications Manager) March 02, 2013 20:44
  
  Hi Ken,
  
  Thanks for using Ghostery!
  
  I have noticed from a few users that Firefox 19 upgrade removed the check if some users had the add-on bar selected in view.. Please check to make sure you have View > toolbars > addon active.
  
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- Ken Ibbotson March 03, 2013 03:22
  
  Thanks for the comment.
  Yes, it does appear on the Add-on bar when displayed - which is OK as a work-around.
  However, Ghostery includes an option so it is also available on the Navigatioin Bar, and it is this one that is not present.
  With the option available on the Navigation Bar, I do not need to have the Add-on bar visible - less toolbars equates more content realestate.
  
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Running Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Firefox 19.0 Option for Ghostery on the Navigation Bar is turned on. Ghostery appears to working correctly. It is just not displaying the add-on on the Navigation Bar. This worked before the update of Ghostery to version 2.9.1 with the new panel. This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled <a class='notranslate' href="http://getsatisfaction.com/ghostery/topics/ghostery_no_longer_appears_on_firefox_navigation_bar/changes" target="_blank">Ghostery no longer appears on Firefox Navigation Bar</a>.

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Dave Starkweather March 02, 2013 20:12

Where the heck is my Ghost in Firefox 19.0? I actually lost the Ghost a couple Firefox versions ago. I've uninstalled and reinstalled Ghostery several times. I see the list of trackers on a website, but I don't have any Ghost to stop them or any other options. Please help. Dave 3/2/2013

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- Pete (Senior Communications Manager) March 02, 2013 20:45
  
  Hi Dave,
  
  Thanks for using Ghostery!
  
  Have you tried going in to View > toolbars > customize and see if you can drag the icon back?
  
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- Dave Starkweather March 03, 2013 17:11
  
  Woo Woo!!! This did the trick!! The actual steps were:
  Options>Toolbar Layout...>
  I found the Ghostery icon among the choices of icons and items that you can "drag" to its rightful place on the upper right corner of my toolbar. I'm so happy! Thank you!
  
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- Pete (Senior Communications Manager) March 03, 2013 21:16
  
  Hey Dave,
  
  Happy to help you get him back! Happy browsing.
  
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- ardj December 29, 2013 09:24
  
  In Firefox 26.0 Options does not have a section called Toolbar Layout, so this solution does not work for me
  
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- ardj December 29, 2013 09:27
  
  sorry, should have said that Tools> Options ... does not have section called Toolbar Layout. Firefox's View tab does - but that leads to Customize, which as noted below, only allows one to move Firefox widgets like zoom and separators around, not extensions / add-ons such as ghostery
  
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- Pete (Senior Communications Manager) December 29, 2013 13:55
  
  Firefox 26 does have it.. You either need to enable your menu toolbar or you choose View > Toolbars>...
  
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- ardj December 29, 2013 16:53
  
  @Pete thanks for replying so promptly. I retain the menu toolbar, so have no difficulty clicking View>Toolbars>Customize, in spite of the arthritis. However what that gives me is a little pop-up window, headed Customize Toolbar, and showing items I can drag into the toolbar. These items are e.g. Separator, Vlexible space, History, Bookmarks, Copy, Activity indicator, Zoom (in or out), Revoke Temporary Permissions, &c. These items do not include add-ons / extensions such as Ghostery, NoScript, Cool Previews and so forth.
  I have solved the problem for the moment by re-installing Ghostery (which I value more than I can say, by the way), and the happy little spectre is grinning at me as I write.
  
  Best wishes for the New Year, adj
  
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- ardj December 29, 2013 16:55
  
  Sorry, meant 'Felxible', dammit, 'Flexible', not Vlexible
  
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- Pete (Senior Communications Manager) December 29, 2013 17:11
  
  Glad you got it worked out!! Happy browsing :-)
  
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Where the heck is my Ghost in Firefox 19.0? I actually lost the Ghost a couple Firefox versions ago. I've uninstalled and reinstalled Ghostery several times. I see the list of trackers on a website, but I don't have any Ghost to stop them or any other options. Please help. Dave 3/2/2013 This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled <a class='notranslate' href="http://getsatisfaction.com/ghostery/topics/no_ghost_in_firefox_19_0/changes" target="_blank">No Ghost in Firefox 19.0</a>.

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Ken Ibbotson March 03, 2013 03:27

Thanks to the support staff. Going throught the View -> Toolbars -> Customise option, I was able to drag Ghostery to the Navigation Bar and it it is functional.

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  Glad you are squared away as well Ken!
  
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Marz Kennedy March 18, 2013 18:34

I downloaded and have liked Ghostery, but now Ghostery has vanished from my navigation bar on Firefox...... How do I find it to get it back?
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- Pete (Senior Communications Manager) March 18, 2013 18:56
  
  Hi Marz,
  
  As you can see there are a few ways to get it back... easiest way is View > Toolbars > Customize... let me know if you need further assistance.
  
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- ardj December 29, 2013 09:18
  
  Hi. Running Firefox 26.0 and the ghost icon has just disappeared. Eheu. But more to the point, View> Toolbars > Customize lets me add all sorts of jolly things like separators and zoom buttons but does not include add-ons/extensions such as ghostery......
  
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I downloaded and have liked Ghostery, but now Ghostery has vanished from my navigation bar on Firefox...... How do I find it to get it back? Thank you, Marian This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled <a class='notranslate' href="http://getsatisfaction.com/ghostery/topics/vanishing_ghostery-nm025/changes" target="_blank">Vanishing Ghostery!</a>.

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mick April 07, 2013 23:30

I have reverted to the old ghostery because the new one, ever since it was downloaded, does not show any icons, or tracker list. Only the old one does this. My settings are correct.

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