GENERAL FAQ
What is the difference between Pie Adblock and Pie Shopping? Do I need both?
There are several key differences between Pie Adblock and Pie Shopping: Pie Adblock: Blocks ads while you browse the web, and includes the optional “R...
Can I use Pie with multiple browsers at the same time?
Yes, you can install Pie in Safari, Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Brave under the same Pie account. Your reward points and account settings sync across dev...
Will this work on Firefox or Safari?
We are working on supporting Firefox in the very near future! We’re currently available on Safari, Chrome & Chromium browsers (Edge, Opera, Brave, etc...
Is Pie compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations?
Pie aims to be fully compliant with relevant privacy regulations, including GDPR (Europe) and CCPA (California). This means: User Consent : Users mu...
Is Pie free to use, or will I eventually have to pay?
Pie is 100% free , and there are no hidden fees, subscription tiers, or paywalls planned. The founders specifically designed Pie to be free to encour...
How do I uninstall or remove Pie?
Chromium-based Browsers : Go to your browser’s Extensions or Add-ons page, find Pie Adblock (and/or Pie Shopping), and click Remove or Uninstal...
Why do you have two desktop extensions?
Chrome has a “single purpose” policy that states that your extension can only serve a single user purpose. This is intended to prevent extension devel...
How can I make even more money?
Ok, people haven’t frequently asked us this, but they should. Make sure you have both of our desktop extensions installed! If you install the Pie Sho...
How does this work?
Our mission at Pie is to rebuild the internet with you, the people, in control. This means making a cleaner, smoother, more rewarding experience. The ...
How do I get paid?
When you have Rewards for Ads turned on, you'll occasionally see relevant offers from Pie and our trusted partners. Some of these ads will pay you f...
What can I do with my reward points?
Pie Rewards can be redeemed in two easy ways once you’ve earned at least 1,000 points: 1. Redeem to PayPal: Cash out directly to a valid PayPal accoun...
Does Pie override existing affiliate cookies?
No, Pie does not override referrals from affiliate links of other publishers/creators. We believe creators and publishers who direct traffic to mercha...
How does Pie make money?
We only make money building new experiences that don't exist and that people want. We try to align the incentives of users with advertisers, publisher...
How can I reach Pie's customer support?
If you can't find the answer to your question here in the help portal, you can always reach Pie customer support at support@pie.org . You can also se...
Installing the Extension
You can install the Chrome extension on any Chromium supported browser (Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Brave are the major browsers) by clicking the links b...
What do you do with my data?
We never sell your data. Data related to blocked ads is completely anonymized and optional and can be turned off with the "Track Ads" toggle in Setti...
Why does the Pie extension request permission to "Read and change your data on all websites" and "Manage your apps, extensions, and themes"?
Read and change your data on all websites All ad-blocking extensions need the “read and change data” permission to function. Without it, we wouldn’t b...
What data does Pie collect, and why?
Our overarching principle is minimizing data collection and only gathering what is necessary for user-centric features. For example, Pie may collect...
Will Pie slow down my browser or affect performance?
Pie is designed for lightweight, efficient blocking. Blocking ads often improves page load speeds, since fewer unwanted scripts and resources are load...
Can I use Pie on mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, Android)?
iPhone : Pie offers a mobile Safari extension for iPhones. Once installed, you’ll enable it within Safari’s extension settings. We do not yet provide ...
How do I create a Pie account, and can I use the extensions without an account?
You can use the Pie Adblock extension without an account, but you will not be able to cash in on rewards: Account Creation : You can sign up on the P...
What is Pie? What problem does it solve?
Pie builds tools for real people that want to help the internet thrive. The current internet experience has challenges for everyone: Intrusiveness : A...