Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect
Prevent HTML canvas element from generating a unique identification key to protect user's privacy
What is Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect?
"Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect" is a Chrome extension designed to protect user privacy against malicious scripts that use the HTML canvas element for fingerprinting. It disrupts the creation of a unique identification key by introducing slight variations in the data produced by the canvas element. It operates in three modes; random noise, random noise per page, and fixed noise, while providing a range of features including blocking or disabling fingerprinting on specific hostnames, and alerts for detected canvas fingerprinting.

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- notifications
- storage
- contextMenus
- scripting
- *://*/*
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Summary
This browser extension safeguards user privacy by preventing malicious scripts from using the HTML canvas element for user fingerprinting. It introduces slight changes to the data generated by the canvas element when specific methods are invoked, rendering it unusable for fingerprinting. In comparison to similar extensions, this one is lighter and employs a more efficient method to obstruct fingerprinting across all frame elements (top and subframes). The extension operates in three modes:
- Random noise
- Random noise (per page) to maintain a consistent identity within the current page session
- Fixed noise to sustain a constant yet unique identity continuously
Key Features:
- Minimal footprint fingerprint defender
- Ability to block or disable fingerprinting on specific hostnames
- Notification when canvas fingerprinting is detected
- Option to disable notification for select or all hostnames
- Compatibility with cross-origin (CORS) and sandboxed iframes (such as Disqus and Hangouts)
Notes: This extension doesn't entirely block the canvas element. Instead, it modifies two methods to prevent the JavaScript engine from creating a unique identification key from this element.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Lightweight extension
- Works well for several users
- Provides a whitelisting feature
Cons
- The Fixed Fingerprint mode does not work as expected
- Notifications can be annoying
- Does not block fingerprinting on all websites
Most mentioned
- Ineffectiveness in certain scenarios
- Annoying notifications
- Comparison with Firefox's CanvasBlocker
Safety
Risk impact
Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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