WebRTC Control

Have control over WebRTC (disable | enable) and protect your IP address.

WebRTC Control: Protect your IP Address with this Chrome Extension

"WebRTC Control" is an add-on for the Chrome browser that provides control over the WebRTC API to protect your IP address. The extension serves as a toggle button allowing users to disable or enable the WebRTC components and prevent potential IP leaks. WebRTC Control is beneficial even while using masking services like VPN, as it further safeguards against inadvertent exposure of the user's real IP address.
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Extension stats

By: Grephy
Users: 200,000+
Rating: 4.48
(185)
Version: 0.3.3 (Last updated: 2024-11-02)
Creation date: 2020-04-19
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • privacy
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Size: 53.03K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
WebRTC Control (v0.3.3)
3.45 (31) 4,479+
WebRTC Control (v0.3.3)
3.90 (16) 33,718+
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Extension summary

WebRTC Control is an extension that brings you control over WebRTC API in your browser.

The toolbar icon serves as a toggle button that enables you to quickly disable or enable the add-on (note: the icon will change color once you click on it). This addon does not a have toolbar popup UI. When WebRTC is enabled in your browser, your real IP address will be exposed to the public (even if you're using a masking service such as VPN). But preventing WebRTC leaks helps you protect your IP address. WebRTC Control add-on will also disable the following WebRTC components (see add-on options page):

a. navigator.getUserMedia b. window.MediaStreamTrack c. window.RTCPeerConnection d. window.RTCSessionDescription

To report bugs, please visit the extension's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/webrtc-control.html) and fill the bug report form.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very useful for protecting against man in the middle attacks
  • Simple to use
  • Good extension with helpful features
  • Effective in its purpose
  • Works well
Cons
  • Some users found it not useful
Most mentioned
  • Helpful for users
  • Easy to use
  • Works effectively
User reviews
Very useful for protecting against man in the middle attacks
by r c, 2024-12-01

very good extentions helpful for everybody
by Ripon Islam, 2024-11-15

by M KS, 2024-11-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WebRTC Control requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

WebRTC Control is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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