Privacy Thing
A browser extension that puts you in control of shared info
Privacy Thing is a browser extension designed to reduce fingerprinting across the web. It puts users in control of the information websites can access by covering 53 browser properties, methods, and constructors that are commonly used for tracking. The extension is organized into 13 protection categories, addressing a wide range of fingerprinting techniques.
These categories include geolocation, time and locale settings, Canvas, WebGL, Audio, Navigator, Screen, Client Hints, Battery, WebRTC, and different types of web workers. This broad approach helps block attempts to uniquely identify users across different websites.
Privacy Thing is currently available as a preview version for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, and it is also listed on the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store. It is aimed at privacy-conscious users who want to reduce their online fingerprint and regain greater control over the data shared with sites.
Key Features
Reduces Fingerprinting
Privacy Thing reduces fingerprinting across the web, making it harder for websites to identify users through browser characteristics.
53 Properties Covered
The extension covers 53 browser properties, methods, and constructors that can be exploited for fingerprinting.
13 Protection Categories
Protections are organized into 13 categories, including geolocation, time and locale settings, Canvas, WebGL, Audio, Navigator, Screen, Client Hints, Battery, WebRTC, and various worker types.
Cross-Browser Support
Available as a preview for Chrome and Firefox, and listed on the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store.
Use Cases
- Blocking canvas and WebGL fingerprinting on websites
- Preventing geolocation tracking by sites
- Hiding browser and device characteristics via Navigator and Screen APIs
- Reducing cross-site tracking through Client Hints and Battery APIs
- Protecting against WebRTC IP leaks
- Shielding from audio fingerprinting
FAQ
What browsers does Privacy Thing support?
The preview version is available for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, and it is also listed on the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store.
What types of fingerprinting does it block?
It covers 13 protection categories: geolocation, time and locale settings, Canvas, WebGL, Audio, Navigator, Screen, Client Hints, Battery, WebRTC, and Dedicated, Service, and Shared Workers.
How many browser properties does it protect?
Privacy Thing covers 53 browser properties, methods, and constructors used for fingerprinting.
Who develops Privacy Thing?
Privacy Thing is made by Tomasz Janusz, with love in Poland. The project's contact and privacy policy are available on the official website.