Free Package Tracker Plus ads: what it is and how to remove it

Free Package Tracker Plus is a potentially unwanted application that belongs to the adware category. These programs are usually distributed via deceptive methods, such as software bundle packages or fake Flash Player installers, and are designed to monitor users' online activities to monetize on ad revenue.

Facts checked October 6, 2026. Removal steps tested on Windows 11 (26H2) and checked against Microsoft's and the browser makers' current documentation. Sections marked as our earlier report are the original text: they describe the threat as it was then and have not been reviewed since. The 2026 status, the removal steps and the questions are current.

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Free Package Tracker Plus as our 2020 report showed it.

Free Package Tracker Plus ads: summary

DamagePrivacy issues, monetary losses, installation of other potentially unwanted programs
NameFree Package Tracker Plus
TypeAdware, potentially unwanted program
InfiltrationAdware developers usually employ deceptive techniques in order to distribute the software around to as many users as possible. These methods include software bundling, fake update prompts, deceptive ads, fraudulent virus warnings, etc.
SymptomsBrowser extension installed on the web browser; search queries are redirected to unknown sites; random clicks lead to scam sites, etc.
Detection namesNo Microsoft detection name is known
Removal

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DistributionNot recorded in the old report
Evidence4 write-ups by security sites; details still limited
Domainsnovirus.uk
Ads shown asRedirects through ad pages
BrowsersChrome, Edge and Firefox
First seen14 July 2020
Facts checked6 October 2026

Is Free Package Tracker Plus ads dangerous?

From our report of Jul 2020 · not reviewed since

Free Package Tracker Plus - adware-type browser extension that will flood your online sessions with ads

Free Package Tracker Plus is a potentially unwanted application that belongs to the adware category.

These programs are usually distributed via deceptive methods, such as software bundle packages or fake Flash Player installers, and are designed to monitor users' online activities to monetize on ad revenue.

As a result, users might find that their browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, MS Edge, etc.) are experiencing constant redirects, search results are filled with sponsored links, and that pop-ups, in-text links, banners, coupons, deals, and other commercial offers are shown on almost every website that they visit. Despite this, Free Package Tracker Plus is presented as a useful app that can help people track their packages conveniently.

Potentially unwanted programs such as Free Package Tracker Plus are very common, as they are used as a simple method to monetize on users' clicks. Just as programs like Magical Find, MplayerX, or Prozipper, this extension developers claim that it can bring significant benefits and enhance the web browsing experience.

However, the app is not unique in any way and simply pretends to be useful - hence we advise you to opt for Free Package Tracker Plus removal.

First of all, Free Package Tracker Plus is usually distributed via software bundle packages, which allows sneaky installation behind users' backs. With the help of this method, optional components are inserted into a single installer - a fact that is rarely properly disclosed adequately.

Additionally, the so-called Free Package Tracker Plus virus can use shady ads to make users install the software intentionally.

For example, many such ads are presented as pop-ups that claim that something is outdated (for example, Flash Player) or that a computer is infected with malware, which can be removed with the help of the offered application. These fake ads were observed not only distributing adware but also more severe infections, such as trojans or ransomware.

Once inside the system, Free Package Tracker Plus performs various changes within the web browser:

To make matters worse, the developers of Free Package Tracker Plus also track users in various ways and collect data such as websites visited, links clicked, timestamps, ISP, ads interacted with, browser version and language, etc. Typically, some personal data can also be harvested, which includes IP address or location (if a mobile device is used).

Thus, if you care for your privacy and do not want intrusive ads during your web browsing sessions, remove Free Package Tracker Plus immediately. For that, you should right-click on the extension and terminate it. In case it is not visible, or you installed a full application on your system, follow the instructions we provide below.

In case malware was found, we also recommend using , which could help you fix some or all negative after-effects of the infection. Additionally, a full browser reset should be able to get rid of all the unwanted extensions installed.

  • Changes web browser settings without permission;
  • Appends a Free Package Tracker Plus that might not always be visible immediately;
  • Establishes browser cookies for tracking purposes;
  • Shows promos, discounts, coupons, and other ads that are intrusive;
  • Redirects to potentially malicious websites (e.g., survey scams);
  • Promotes applications that might be intrusive or even harmful, etc.
Free Package Tracker Plus: adware pup
Free Package Tracker Plus in our 2020 report.
Free Package Tracker Plus: potentially unwanted program
Free Package Tracker Plus in our 2020 report.

From our report of Jul 2020 · not reviewed since

Adware most commonly travels within software bundles

There are several factors that impact a wide distribution of potentially unwanted programs such as adware.

Security researchers determined that adware is one of the most common browser infections worldwide. Some of such PUPs might be simply misleading, although some adware might be straight out malicious. Therefore, it is important to understand that adware is very common, and can also result in a serious compromise of computer safety.

As mentioned above, adware authors use software bundle packages to deliver their creations to users' computers behind their backs. The developers abuse the fact that users are less attentive when installing new applications from third-party websites and usually just click "Next" until the process is complete. Unfortunately, that is the most common way of inviting adware on the system.

While adware uses deception, it is also important to note that users install it themselves (unlike malware). Therefore, it is important to be vigilant when browsing the web or downloading freeware. Here are a few tips provided by security experts from novirus.uk - these could help you to avoid PUPs in the future:

  • Before installing an app, read forum posts or reviews about it;
  • Ensure that the app provides ToS and Privacy Policy;
  • If possible, avoid less-known and shady sites that distribute software (torrents);
  • Never download cracks or pirated software installers;
  • When prompted, always opt for Advanced/Custom settings instead of Recommended/Quick ones;
  • Employ powerful anti-malware software that would warn you about viruses and PUPs.
Free Package Tracker Plus: extension redirects
Free Package Tracker Plus in our 2020 report.

From our report of Jul 2020 · not reviewed since

More from our earlier report on Free Package Tracker Plus

  • In case you found apps you have never installed intentionally on your computer, you should also perform additional checks.
  • It is recommended scanning the machine with anti-malware, resetting web browsers, and also repairing virus damage with tools such as

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  • Address: novirus.uk

How to remove Free Package Tracker Plus ads

How to remove the Free Package Tracker Plus extension

Do the browser steps in every browser and profile on the PC, then check Windows for the program that installed the extension.

  1. Step 1: Remove extensions you did not add

    In Chrome open chrome://extensions, in Edge edge://extensions, and in Firefox the menu > Extensions and themes.

    Remove every extension you do not remember adding, especially search, new tab, coupon, PDF, weather or video downloader add-ons. Check every browser and every profile, because each keeps its own list.

    If an extension has no Remove button or comes back, a browser policy holds it (see "Managed by your organization" in the procedure below). The pages are the same on Windows 11 and Windows 10.

    Chrome menu with Extensions and Manage extensions highlighted
    Chrome on Windows 11: More > Extensions > Manage extensions.

    Full procedure with screenshots: Remove a browser extension

  2. Step 2: Uninstall programs you did not mean to install

    Free Package Tracker Plus rarely comes alone: it is usually installed by, or together with, a free program. In Windows 11 open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, in Windows 10 Settings > Apps > Apps & features, and sort by install date.

    Uninstall every entry from the day the trouble began that you did not install on purpose, for example a download manager, a converter or a browser you never chose.

    Keep drivers and entries from Microsoft, Intel, AMD, NVIDIA or your PC's maker unless you are sure.

    Full procedure with screenshots: Uninstall a program or app in Windows On uGetFix

  3. Step 3: Reset the browser

    A reset removes what the steps above could miss:

    • changed start pages
    • site permissions
    • hidden settings

    In Chrome open Settings > Reset settings > Restore settings to their original defaults; in Edge Settings > Reset settings; in Firefox Help > More troubleshooting information > Refresh Firefox.

    Tip: Bookmarks and saved passwords stay, while extensions are turned off and the search engine and start page return to the defaults.

    Reset every browser on the PC, including Edge, which Windows 11 and Windows 10 always have.

    Chrome Settings page with the Reset settings section open
    Chrome on Windows 11: Settings > Reset settings.

    Full procedure with screenshots: Reset a browser and fix a hijacked search engine

  4. Step 4: Scan the PC, then run the offline scan

    A scan finds the parts of Free Package Tracker Plus that the manual steps cannot see. In Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options, start a Full scan and quarantine what it reports.

    Follow it with Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) > Scan now, which restarts the PC and checks the disk while Windows and the malware are not running.

    It takes about 15 minutes and works the same in Windows 11 and Windows 10. If either scan finds something, run the full scan again after removal until it comes back clean.

    Windows Security Scan options with Microsoft Defender Antivirus offline scan selected
    Windows 11: Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options.

    Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan

Instructions for each browser and system

The detailed steps for every browser and system this guide covers. Open the one you use.

Uninstall from Windows

To uninstall potentially unwanted programs from Windows, go to the Control Panel:

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

  1. Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 10/8

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

  1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
  2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 7/XP

Remove the unwanted program:

  1. In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
  2. If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.Uninstall the unwanted program from Windows
Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
  2. In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chrome

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
  3. Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
  4. Click Clear data.Clear cache and web data from Chrome

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings.Reset Chrome 2
Remove from Microsoft Edge

Reset MS Edge in case you are unable to remove Free Package Tracker Plus in a regular way:

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

  1. Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
  2. From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
  3. Click Remove.Remove extensions from Edge

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.Reset MS Edge
Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now.Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset.
  5. This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.Reset Chromium Edge
Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
  2. Select Add-ons.
  3. In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.Remove extensions from Firefox

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data...
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.Reset Firefox 2
Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
  2. Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.Remove extensions from Safari

Clear history and website data:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
  2. Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.Clear history from Safari

Reset Safari:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
  2. Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  3. From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.Reset Safari
Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).Uninstall from Mac

Delete leftover files and folders:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
  3. Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.Delete leftover files from Mac
  4. Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Reset Internet Explorer

Remove dangerous add-ons:

  1. Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
  2. Pick Manage Add-ons.
  3. You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.Remove add-ons from Internet Explorer

Change your homepage if it was altered:

  1. Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
  2. Select Internet Options.
  3. In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
  4. Click Apply and then select OK.Reset IE homepage

Delete temporary files:

  1. Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
  2. Under Browsing history, click Delete...
  3. Select relevant fields and press Delete.Clear temporary files from Internet Explorer

Reset Internet Explorer:

  1. Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
  2. Select Reset.
  3. In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.Reset Internet Explorer

Choose a proper web browser and improve your safety with a VPN tool

Online spying has got momentum in recent years and people are getting more and more interested in how to protect their privacy online.

One of the basic means to add a layer of security - choose the most private and secure web browser. Although web browsers can't grant full privacy protection and security, some of them are much better at sandboxing, HTTPS upgrading, active content blocking, tracking blocking, phishing protection, and similar privacy-oriented features.

However, if you want true anonymity, we suggest you employ a powerful VPN - it can encrypt all the traffic that comes and goes out of your computer, preventing tracking completely.

Lost your files? Use data recovery software

While some files located on any computer are replaceable or useless, others can be extremely valuable.

Family photos, work documents, school projects - these are types of files that we don't want to lose. Unfortunately, there are many ways how unexpected data loss can occur:

  • power cuts
  • Blue Screen of Death errors
  • hardware failures
  • crypto-malware attack
  • even accidental deletion

To ensure that all the files remain intact, you should prepare regular data backups. You can choose cloud-based or physical copies you could restore from later in case of a disaster. If your backups were lost as well or you never bothered to prepare any, can be your only hope to retrieve your invaluable files.

From our report of Jul 2020 · not reviewed since

Get rid of Free Package Tracker Plus quickly

Unintentional installation of adware is most likely always to be a problem, as these types of apps are developed and circulated around the internet in huge quantities.

Besides, since deceptive methods are employed for their delivery, there will always be somebody that gets infected with Free Package Tracker Plus virus or another unwanted program.

In most cases, Free Package Tracker Plus removal should not cause you many issues, as browser extensions rarely penetrate computer settings, apart from those of the web browser. However, more advanced PUPs can use avoidance and persistence techniques, similarly to how malware does.

Questions about Free Package Tracker Plus ads

Why does my browser keep going to novirus.uk?

Something is sending it there. On one site only, that site's ads are the cause and leaving the site ends it.

On many different sites, the usual causes are an extension you installed with something else, a site you once allowed to send notifications, or an ad-supported program in Windows that changes how the browser behaves. novirus.uk itself is only a stop on the way: it records the visit and forwards you to whatever advertiser pays most.

Check the extensions page, then the list of sites allowed to send notifications, then Installed apps sorted by date. Removing the cause stops the redirects; blocking the domain alone usually does not, because the network moves to a new one.

Is it safe that my browser was redirected to novirus.uk?

Landing on novirus.uk does not infect the PC by itself. A browser does not run programs from a page without your action. The danger is in the pages that come next:

  • some ask you to allow notifications
  • some show fake virus warnings
  • some offer downloads
  • ask for card details

If you only saw those pages and closed them, nothing more is needed than removing whatever caused the redirect. If you allowed notifications, remove that permission.

If you downloaded a file, delete it unopened, or uninstall it if you ran it. If you typed a password or card number on one of the pages, change the password and call your bank.

Why does Free Package Tracker Plus show me ads?

Because that is its whole purpose. Free Package Tracker Plus is an adware extension, and its operators are paid for every ad it displays and every click it gets. In this case the ads take the form of redirects through ad pages.

They are chosen by ad networks that accept almost any advertiser, which is why so many look like warnings or prizes. The ads are not a sign that your PC is broken or infected with something worse; they are a sign that something on it, or in the browser, has permission to advertise. Removing that permission or program stops them.

Do I have to clean every browser?

Yes, if you use more than one. We saw Free Package Tracker Plus in Chrome, Edge and Firefox, and each browser keeps its own extensions, notification permissions and settings. Chrome and Edge share the same extension format, so one installer can add the same adware to both, while Firefox has its own add-ons.

Check every browser on the PC, including ones you rarely open. If you sync a browser with an account, clean it while signed in, so that the removal reaches your other computers rather than the adware returning from them.

How do I know the ads come from Free Package Tracker Plus?

Look for redirects to novirus.uk. That is the trace Free Package Tracker Plus leaves, and it shows up as redirects through ad pages. Ads that appear on every site, including ones that never carried ads before, point to something on your PC or in the browser rather than to the sites themselves.

A quick test is a private window, where extensions are off by default: if the ads disappear there, an extension is responsible. If they appear even with the browser closed, the source is a notification permission or a program in Windows.

Why didn't my antivirus catch Free Package Tracker Plus?

Many security products do not block adware or notification sites by default, because users often agreed to them, even through a misleading prompt. Notification spam installs nothing at all, so there is no file to detect.

In Windows 11 you can make Microsoft Defender block potentially unwanted apps: open Windows Security > App & browser control > Reputation-based protection settings and turn on Potentially unwanted app blocking. If notifications caused the pop-ups, no scanner will report them; the fix is in the browser's site settings.

Can adware slow down my PC?

Yes. Adware runs in the background, loads ad scripts, opens extra tabs and contacts its servers, all of which use processor time, memory and bandwidth. Ad-heavy extensions also slow down every page, because they inspect and change it before you see it.

The effect is strongest on older PCs and when several adware programs arrived together. After removal, restart the PC and check Task Manager for anything still using a lot of resources that you do not recognise. Speed usually returns to normal once the ads stop.

Does adware steal passwords?

Ordinary adware is built to show ads, not to steal logins, and most of it never touches saved passwords. The line is blurry, though. Extensions that can read every page could capture what you type, and adware ads sometimes lead to phishing pages that ask for passwords directly.

If you entered credentials on a page reached through an ad, change that password from a clean device and turn on two-step verification. Otherwise, removing adware extension and clearing cookies is usually enough.

An ad showed a phone number and I called it. What now?

The number belongs to scammers, not to Microsoft or an antivirus company. If you only talked, hang up and do not call back. If you let them connect to the PC, disconnect it from the internet, uninstall the remote access program they used, such as AnyDesk, TeamViewer, ScreenConnect or UltraViewer, and run a full and offline scan.

If you paid or gave bank details, call your bank at once on the number printed on your card. Change any passwords you typed while they were connected, and report the call.

Will Fortect remove Free Package Tracker Plus?

Fortect scans Windows for malware and unwanted programs and repairs the system files and settings they change, and its free scan shows what it finds on your PC before you decide anything.

For Free Package Tracker Plus, follow the plan above as well: the browser steps take back permissions and settings that no scanner treats as a threat, and uninstalling the program that brought it removes the source.

Run Microsoft Defender's full scan and, if anything was found, its offline scan as a second opinion. If the symptoms are gone after the plan and both scans are clean, there is nothing more to do.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: HTTP cookie (read October 6, 2026)
  2. Google Chrome Help: Use notifications to get alerts (no longer online) (read October 6, 2026)
  3. FTC: How to recognize, remove and avoid malware (read October 6, 2026)
  4. Microsoft Learn: Microsoft Defender Offline (read October 6, 2026)
  5. Microsoft Learn: How Microsoft names malware (read October 6, 2026)

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