Chaff

Generate random web browsing traffic to obfuscate actual browsing behavior to avoid profiling through 3rd party observation.

Chaff - Random Web Traffic Generator Chrome Extension

"Chaff" is a Chrome extension designed to prevent data profiling by generating random web browsing traffic. It uses user-defined URLs, bookmarks, and search engine queries to simulate browsing behavior. Features include multiple search engine support, user-defined seed URLs, options to fine-tune browsing behavior, and an auto mode that activates when the computer is idle. It also prevents popup windows and mutes audio during its operation.

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Extension stats

Users: 4,000+

Rating: 4.08

(12)

Version: 0.2.5 (Last updated: 2015-12-20)

Creation date: 2015-12-20

Permissions:

idle
tabs
bookmarks
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 139.26K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 15,664 ▲ 27

Other rankings

#11203 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 134

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Does what it says on the box.
Cool stuff!!
What a marvelous idea!

Cons

Automatically downloads unknown files, some flagged as viruses by antivirus.
Hates automatic downloads from previously visited sites.
Lacks a blacklist feature for sites.

Most mentioned

Hates automatic downloads from previously visited sites.
Requests for a blacklist feature.
Desire for options to manage browsing history.

User reviews

Переодически качает неизвестные файлы, некоторые из них антивирус отображает как вирусы

Dezzert, 2024-07-10

Does what it says on the box. I would like to be able to blacklist sites and auto-decline downloads, as it occasionally gets hung up downloading a PDF or whatever.

David Seber, 2024-02-08

Крутое приложение

Betty Vegorov, 2023-09-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chaff requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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