Disable WebRTC

WebRTC leaks your actual IP addresses from behind your VPN, by default.
What is Disable WebRTC?
'Disable WebRTC' is a Firefox extension designed to prevent your real IP address from being leaked when using a VPN. WebRTC, by default, enables websites to ascertain your actual IP address. This add-on amends this issue, enhancing the efficiency of your VPN by altering browser-wide settings in Firefox. The add-on features a convenient toggle button for enabling or disabling WebRTC as needed. However, it's crucial to note that some sites reliant on WebRTC, like Google Meet, may not function correctly with the add-on activated.

Add-on stats

Rating: 4.44 (223)
Version: 1.0.23 (Last updated: 2020-04-18)
Creation date: 2014-03-26
Weekly download count: 3,188
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • privacy
  • browserSettings
Size: 41.36K

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Add-on summary

WebRTC allows websites to get your actual IP address from behind your VPN. This addon fixes that issue and makes your VPN more effective [1] by changing browser-wide settings in Firefox.

This addon allows you to easily disable WebRTC. You can click the addon's icon to quickly toggle WebRTC on and off, if you need to use WebRTC for a video conference for example.

NOTE: Some websites, like Google Meet, depend on WebRTC to work. Firefox sadly can't disable WebRTC per-tab or per-window, the setting affects the entire browser. If this situation doesn't work for you, [karlbright@](https://github.com/ChrisAntaki/disable-webrtc-firefox/issues/27#issuecomment-393377906)'s advice might help: "the best solution for the foreseeable future is to either have another browser (perhaps firefox developer edition without this extension) used for those services, or enable WebRTC, and disable it again once finished."

[1] https://www.privacytools.io/webrtc.html

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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 well for blocking IP exposure through WebRTC.
  • Essential for privacy, particularly when using a VPN.
  • Easy to use and install.
Cons
  • Might need to be disabled for voice or video calls.
  • Occasional bugs causing pages to appear blank.
Most mentioned
  • Importance of privacy features.
  • Desire for built-in WebRTC blocking in all browsers.
Recent reviews
by sushiwill, 2024-10-09

Works great.
by Rangtian, 2024-10-03

works as described, great. just remember to disable for voice or video calls.
by birdcrossing, 2024-09-17
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Disable WebRTC requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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