Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect
Prevent HTML canvas element from generating a unique identification key to protect user's privacy
Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect for Edge
Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect is a lightweight, efficient Edge extension designed to protect users from browser fingerprinting schemes through HTML canvas elements. It introduces slight data alterations to obscure unique identification, particularly with malicious scripts attempt for fingerprinting. The add-on offers multiple operation modes, detects potential canvas fingerprinting, and has customizable blocking options per hostname. Moreover, it supports cross-origin and sandboxed iframes.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- notifications
- storage
- contextMenus
- scripting
Host permissions:
- *://*/*
Size: 60.25K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
Works great. No problems but should be updated. Last update was Dec. 2020. Is it still being maintained?
by Blanca, 2022-12-08
Works as expected
by Violet, 2022-07-09
I'm not sure if it's useful, but I respect everyone that devotes to protect our privacy!
by 博文, 2021-04-08
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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