Self-Destructing Cookies (WebEx)

Delete cookies when browser is closed or once the tab is closed to prevent possible trackings (similar to Ove's Self-Destructing Cookies which is not compatible with FF57 anymore)
What is Self-Destructing Cookies (WebEx)?
Self-Destructing Cookies (WebEx) is a Firefox extension that resurrects the features of Ove's classic Self-Destructing Cookies for FF 57+. This tool provides better privacy by erasing cookies following the closure of a tab or browser session. It functions in 'session' mode (where cookies are removed post-session) and 'tabs' mode (where cookies attached to a specific tab are erased when it's closed, given no other tabs from the same domain are open). Currently does not support localStorage—but stay tuned!
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Add-on stats

By: Joue
Users: 1,279 ▲ 1
Rating: 4.08 (25)
Version: 0.1.1 (Last updated: 2020-11-04)
Creation date: 2018-01-09
Weekly download count: 22
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • cookies
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • *://*/*
Size: 52.88K
URLs: Website

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Add-on summary

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This extension aims to bring "Self-Destructing Cookies" extension written by "Ove" back to FF > 57. The extension supports two modes to deal with cookies:

  1. "session" mode: delete cookies once the current session is closed (all browser windows are closed).
  2. "tabs" mode: delete cookies related to the current tab once the tab is closed and there are no other tabs of the same domain.

Example: Let's say you are logged-in into your Gmail account: In "session" mode, you will be logged-in until all browser tabs are closed. In "tabs" mode, you will be logged-out once all Gmail tabs are closed. So if you have two Gmail tabs opened and still one tab is open, you are still logged-in. Once the other tab is closed, you will get logged-out

Note: the extension does not support cleaning localStorage at this moment. I will work on that later!

To report bugs please use the review section of the FAQs page

User reviews

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Pros
  • Deletes cookies when tabs are closed
  • Allows for site white-listing
  • Doesn't require a lot of configuration
  • Considered integral by some users
  • Effectively removes cookies that other software can't
Cons
  • Limited options
  • Doesn't delete cookies when browser is closed
  • Intrusive pop-up ads on install and uninstall
  • Session mode doesn't appear to work
Most mentioned
  • Deletion of cookies when tabs are closed
  • Options shortcomings
  • Issues with functionality related to deleting cookies when browser or tab is closed
Recent reviews
How does this compare to cookie auto delete though?
by Noone, 2023-12-03
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Self-Destructing Cookies (WebEx) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Self-Destructing Cookies (WebEx) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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