Anonymous Browsing
How to use RateAds without sharing personal details.
You can read most of RateAds without an account. When you do create one, we offer settings to keep your activity private from other users.
Reading Without an Account
Browse ads, read reviews, and search categories without logging in. We use a session cookie to remember your filters, but it does not link to a profile.
Private Mode
Logged-in members can turn on Private Mode in Settings. It hides your reviews from public lists and your name from search results. You can switch it off any time.
Anonymous Reviews
When you post a review, you can post under a one-time alias. Your account ties to the review behind the scenes for fraud checks, but no one else sees your name.
Quick tips
- •Use Private Mode if you review ads about your job or industry.
- •Pick a strong alias—people sometimes guess from clues.
- •Sign out on shared devices.
- •Clear cookies if you share a computer with others.
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