StopFingerprinting

Fingerprinting analysis extension.

StopFingerprinting - Web Browser Fingerprinting Analysis Tool

StopFingerprinting is a unique Chrome extension developed for analysing and potentially protecting against web browser fingerprinting techniques. Its primary function is to collect data related to browser and operating system properties, aiding the researcher in understanding the stability of browser fingerprints. This data is sent to a secure server solely for research purposes, ensuring user security and privacy.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 508
-12
Rating: 2.50
(14)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2015-09-07)
Creation date: 2015-09-07
Permissions:
  • notifications
Size: 23.61K
Full description: See detailed description

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
    Cons
    • Does not seem to do anything at all.
    • Does nothing to stop fingerprinting
    • Not working
    Most mentioned
    • Does not seem to do anything at all.
    • Made NO DIFFERENCE at panopticlick.eff.org
    • i cant get rid of it
    User reviews
    Does not seem to do anything at all.
    by Richard Bailey, 2018-12-21

    nice

    Made NO DIFFERENCE at https://panopticlick.eff.org/results?&t=111&dnt=111#fingerprintTable
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    StopFingerprinting requires very minimum permissions.

    Risk impact analysis details
    • Medium Enables sending notifications which can be spammed but have minimal direct security impact.
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    Risk likelihood

    We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of StopFingerprinting. 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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