Disable WebRTC and prevent IP leak.
WebRTC Leak Shield - Protect your IP with this Firefox Add-on
The 'WebRTC Leak Shield' is a vital Firefox add-on designed to enhance your internet privacy. While VPN extensions can hide your IP address, they can't stop IP leaks caused by WebRTC. The 'WebRTC Leak Shield' steps in to solve this problem by disabling WebRTC, effectively preventing any IP leaks. This makes it a critical tool for protecting your online privacy.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 2,915
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 480.63K
Ranking
# 529
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Add-on summary
Disable WebRTC and prevent IP leak.
VPN Extensions can hide your IP address but they cannot prevent IP leaks caused by WebRTC. WebRTC Leak Shield protects you from this security threat. This is a must have Addon for protecting your privacy on the internet.
User reviews
Pros
- Works as intended to stop leaks
- Good addition to privacy tools
Cons
- Doesn't work for all users
- Not always on by default
- Standard Enhanced Tracking Protection does not help
Most mentioned
- Functionality issues
- Desire for default 'always on' setting
User reviews
Add-on safety
Risk impact
WebRTC Leak Shield requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
WebRTC Leak Shield has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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