Font Fingerprint Defender - Privacy Protection Chrome Extension
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Extension summary
Font Fingerprint Defender is a lite extension that let you easily hide your real font fingerprint by reporting a random fake value and protect your privacy.
This add-on does NOT block the fingerprint, instead, it simply adds a small noise to the actual fingerprint and "renews" it every time you visit a website or reload a page. It is important to note that, this add-on does not have any settings or options to adjust. Simply add it to your browser and start surfacing the internet. If you want to test this add-on, please visit a website that show your fingerprint (i.e. webbrowsertools.com/font-fingerprint/). Every time you reload the page, you will see a new fake fingerprint.
This extension is made in collaboration with the author of "Canvas Fingerprint Defender": https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/canvas-fingerprint-defend/lanfdkkpgfjfdikkncbnojekcppdebfp
Note 1: depending on your browser and platform, you may need to (Shift+Refresh) a web page to renew Font fingerprint.
Note 2: To report bugs, please visit addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/font-defender.html) and fill the bug report form.
User reviews
- Helps with privacy and prevents font tracking by businesses.
- Works effectively for some users.
- Some users see potential in its functionality if updated.
- Causes buggy scrolling on platforms like Discord.
- Does not work as promised; many users report it ineffective.
- Opens ads unexpectedly and some users are concerned about Google involvement.
- Breaks functionality on certain websites.
- Does not work anymore for many users.
- Causes scrolling issues in Discord.
- Opens ads and links to 'mybrowseraddon.com'.
- Requires an up-to-date Chrome browser.
- Breaks CSS on some websites.
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Extension safety
Risk impact
Font Fingerprint Defender requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Font Fingerprint Defender has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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