Frequently asked questions and troubleshooting tips
Game Play
How do I install Tally?
Click "Get Tally" in the main navigation on this page.
What do I do in Tally Saves the Internet?
Just use your computer like normal. Tally will prompt you when there are game elements to engage with. Check out the
How to Play page
and the
tutorial videos
for more info.
How do I get attacks and defenses for battles?
Attacks are awarded as you increase your XP
How can I manage my attacks and defenses?
You can only use four total in a battle at once. To control which ones click
the Tally icon
in the upper right of your browser
What if I don’t see any monsters or other game objects?
Double-click Tally, then click "something else". Or click on
the Tally icon
in the upper right of your browser.
Does Tally really block trackers?
Tally uses the
Disconnect
tracker
block list
to identify trackers. When you beat a monster, Tally stops an associated tracker from connecting to their servers and collecting your data. As a multiplayer game, we have focused on the experience as well as the tracking blocking, but you should
check out other excellent dedicated tracker blockers like
Ghostery,
Privacy Badger, or
Disconnect
Will Tally still block trackers if I already have AdBlock or Privacy Badger installed?
The game will still work, though if these more established tracker blocking extensions are enabled, they will probably block them first.
Full - Tally is visible and everything works normally, including notifications.
Chill (as of version 0.4.0) - Like "Full" (all game objects, including Tally, are visible) but sounds and notifications from Tally are off unless you interact with her or a game object.
Stealth - Like "Chill" except Tally is not visible and all sounds and notifications are disabled. Your data still contributes to your score and the game still blocks trackers you've beat.
Disabled - Nothing is active in the game, including your score.
Demo - The game runs in demo mode. Reach out if you want to exhibit this game.
Can I turn off sounds?
Yes! Click on
the Tally icon
at the top right of your browser and choose options to manage volume.
Can I turn Tally off if I’m trying to get work done, and I do not want to be distracted?
Yes! You have several options. Try the new Chill mode. Click on
the Tally icon
at the top right of your browser to find popup options.
Privacy & Security
Does Tally collect my data?
Tally uses information (meta tags) about pages you visit in order to create game features. The game does not collect, process, share, or sell personal information about you. On your dashboard you can view, reset, or delete the data
Tally uses. See our
privacy policy.
Why does Tally need permission to “Read and change all the data on the websites you visit”?
Extension permissions let users know what information they will access. Tally uses this permission to show game elements like product monsters on top of websites you visit.
Who are you people, and why should I trust you?
You can read about us on the
About page
and find links to other things we’ve done.
Yes! Just install the extension and login to link your account.
Can I use Tally on my mobile device?
Unfortunately, extensions are not currently supported on mobile browsers. This may change in the future.
How do I remove Tally?
You can manage Chrome extension in chrome://extensions
What about software updates?
Most updates are automatic depending on your browser.
How do I uninstall Tally?
In Chrome, Brave, or Opera, right click on any extension icon at the top right and choose manage extensions. There you can see the full list of your installed extensions.