To ensure your IP address does not leak while using a VPN (or another IP-masking technology), this extension disables WebRTC in Firefox 57+ by using the new API for browser.privacy.network.peerConnectionEnabled
Disable WebRTC - Firefox Add-on for Enhanced Privacy
'Disable WebRTC' is a Firefox extension that safeguards your IP address from leaking whilst using a VPN or other forms of IP-masking technologies. It functions by disabling WebRTC in Firefox using the browser's latest API, thus ensuring user's online privacy and security.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 31
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 30.30K
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 4,471
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
WebExtension that disables WebRTC
To ensure your IP address does not leak while using a VPN (or another IP-masking technology), this extension disables WebRTC in Firefox 57+ by using the new API for browser.privacy.network.peerConnectionEnabled https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions/API/privacy/network
Confirm the setting with the URL below. It should be set to "false". about:config?filter=media.peerconnection.enabled
Source available on: https://github.com/loganmarchione/disable-webrtc
User reviews
Pros
- Essential for privacy
- Blocks possibility to know your IP
- Can be turned off from the toolbar
- Super effective
Cons
- Might occasionally cause full white screen (probably a bug)
- Abandonware
Most mentioned
- Privacy tool
- Blocks IP detection
- Can be toggled on/off from the toolbar
User reviews
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
Disable WebRTC requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Disable WebRTC is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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