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By default, Cookie Stumbler will uncheck all domains that store tracking cookies so that they will be deleted as soon as you click on the "Clean" button. There are two ways to override a domain's "keep" status:

Important: The Blacklist does not prevent blacklisted cookies from being set. Instead, the Blacklist unselects blacklisted domains by default, ensuring that they will be deleted as part of a cleaning operation.

Using Keeplists / Blacklists

There are two ways to modify your domain keeplist & blacklist:

Tip: Cookie Stumbler can automatically add relevant domains to your domain keeplist based on your bookmarks and the amount of times you have visited certain domains. The relevant preference is available in "Keeplist" tab.


Using Smart Rules

To create a new Smart Rule, click on the "+" button in the bottom left corner of Cookie Stumbler's "Sources" screen. An untitled Smart Rule will be created in the sidebar. Click on it to edit its properties.

Available Options Available Criteria

You can define an unlimited amount of criterions. Use the "+" button on the rightern side of the popover to define further criterions to match.

Important: Smart Rules always take precedence over the domain keeplist and blacklist.

Tip: Always make regular backups of your lists and Smart Rules using Cookie Stumbler's "Export" (⌘S) function to prevent any potential data loss.


How do I know that my Smart Rule is active?

When your Smart Rules' criterions apply to domains, they become "locked" (you can no longer change the "Keep" status), signifying that the Smart Rule has taken control over that particular domain. The domain will also be shown in the color that is associated with the Smart Rule.


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