TrackingObserver

A browser-based web tracking detection platform.

TrackingObserver - Web Tracking Detection Platform

TrackingObserver is a Chrome extension that acts as a platform for detecting, measuring, and blocking third-party web trackers. It automatically categorizes trackers based on their in-browser behaviors and provides APIs for tracking detection, measurement, and blocking. TrackingObserver is valuable for users, developers, and web tracking researchers.

Extension stats

By: Web Tracking Privacy Team (University of Washington Computer Science and Engineering)

Users: 354

Version: 0.3 (Last updated: 2015-07-20)

Creation date: 2015-07-20

Permissions:

background
cookies
history
management
storage
tabs
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 37.89K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 44,534 ▼ 304

Other rankings

#7712 in Developer Tools ▲ 106

#45 in tracking keyword 49 ▲ 2

#71 in web analytics keyword 13 ▼ 3

#119 in detect keyword 20 ▼ 1

#122 in computer keyword 4 ▲ 4

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

Extension safety

Risk impact

TrackingObserver 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of TrackingObserver. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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