Disable Page Visibility API
Firefox add-on to disable the Page Visibility API. This prevents e.g. video conferencing systems from tracking whether you are currently in another window.
What is Disable Page Visibility API?
Disable Page Visibility API is a Firefox add-on that disables the Page Visibility API, preventing video conferencing systems and other applications from detecting whether you are in their tab or in another window. This add-on ensures your privacy by blocking tracking of your activities across different browser windows.
Add-on stats
By: Marvin Schopf
Rating: 4.50
(8)
Creation date: 2021-01-30
Weekly download count: 19
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Size: 45.66K
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Add-on summary
This addon disables the Page Visibility API. This prevents, for example, video conferencing systems from detecting whether you are in their tab or in another window.
The source code of this add-on can be found here: https://github.com/marvinschopf/disable-page-visibility-api
The addon's icon is a derivative of "Expand New Tab" by Syafiqa Fickle from the Noun Project, used under CC BY.
User reviews
by Firefox user 18463091, 2024-10-20
by Firefox user 12385758, 2024-02-06
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Disable Page Visibility API requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Disable Page Visibility API has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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