CookieViz

CookieViz

Cookieviz 2: observe hidden web practices

What is CookieViz?
CookieViz is a Firefox add-on developed by the linc since 2013. It allows users to visualize and measure the impact of cookies and other trackers during their browsing. With CookieViz, you can observe hidden web practices and understand the tracing that can potentially take place.
Merlin
Stats
By: Linc
Users: 111 ▼ -2
Version: 1.6 (Last updated: 2022-06-24)
Creation date: 2022-06-23
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • browsingData
  • cookies
  • activeTab
  • webRequest
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
Size: 921.65K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Summary

Since 2013, the linc has been developing Cookieviz, a visualization tool to measure the impact of cookies and other trackers during your own browsing. This browser version allows you to know in practice the tracing that can potentially take place

Safety
Risk impact

CookieViz 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 add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install CookieViz if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

CookieViz has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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