Disable Page Visibility API
Disable Page Visibility API - Firefox Add-on
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Add-on summary
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.
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spammy, or outdated.- Works as advertised and effectively bypasses the tab pausing feature on various sites.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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.