What is Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect?
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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.
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- Some users report that the extension works effectively, generating unique fingerprints.
- It is praised as one of the best fingerprint blockers for Chrome.
- Many users claim it does not provide adequate protection against fingerprinting.
- The 'Fixed Fingerprint' feature does not randomize the fingerprint across different profiles.
- Some users report that the extension leaves a recognizable fingerprint despite being active.
- Doesn't work as promised, still leaves a unique fingerprint.
- Issues with the 'Fixed Fingerprint' mode, causing the same fingerprint across multiple profiles.
- Confusion around the different fingerprinting modes and their expected behavior.
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Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
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Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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