Disable Page Visibility API

This add-on disables the Page Visibility API.
What is Disable Page Visibility API?
"Disable Page Visibility API" is a Firefox add-on designed to disable the Page Visibility API followed by websites to identify if they are visible or not. Websites such as Twitch, utilize this API to pause video playback in background tabs for saving energy. This add-on is best suited for individuals who can subsidize a potential increase in energy use and does not affect other methods of webpage visibility detection.
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Add-on stats

Users: 2,854 ▲ 43
Rating: 4.64 (39)
Version: 1.2resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-12-19
Weekly download count: 74
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 8.15K

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# 1653 ▲ 6
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Add-on summary

Analyze keywords

The Page Visibility API is used by webpages to detect if they are visible.

Some websites, among them Twitch, use this information to pause video playback in background tabs. This add-on disables the API for all pages.

Pausing playback of a video or other processing in a background tab is useful to save energy. So only enable this add-on if you can afford it.

There are other ways to detect if a webpage is visible, e.g. onblur/onfocus. This add-on does not disable any of those other ways. So do not assume that this add-on will enhance your privacy.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works as advertised and effectively bypasses the tab pausing feature on various sites.
  • Very useful for users who want more control over the Visibility API and prevent tracking.
  • Improves user experience by allowing videos and downloads to continue even when tabs are not focused.
Cons
  • Does not work with certain sites like Instagram reels and tutorial videos on specific platforms.
  • Some users experience mixed results on well-known educational and social sites.
Most mentioned
  • Functions well to stop sites from pausing videos when tabs are not in focus.
  • Some sites still have issues, indicating that the add-on does not work universally.
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 18313237, 2024-11-05
by Firefox user 16897542, 2024-10-29
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Disable Page Visibility API requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Disable Page Visibility API is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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