WhatCampaign

This privacy add-on protects your identity by changing tracking parameters, published as part of Projekt ONI.

WhatCampaign: Privacy Add-on for Firefox by Projekt ONI

"WhatCampaign" is a dedicated privacy add-on for Firefox users. Its central function is to change tracking parameters within URLs, specifically those containing Google Analytics parameters. This promotes optimal privacy by concealing the user's tracking details, making online activities difficult to trace. The add-on requires no configuration and automatically scans and corrects the links on the page. An initiative of Projekt ONI, WhatCampaign works seamlessly to ensure that your web experience is secure, maintaining your privacy in an era of invasive digital exploration.

Add-on stats

By: c0debabe
Users: 3,939
158
Rating: 4.36
(14)
Version: 1.0.9 (Last updated: 2020-07-31)
Creation date: 2020-02-18
Weekly download count: 9
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • tabs
  • *://*/*
Size: 12.81K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

This privacy add-on protects your identity by changing tracking parameters.

Addresses containing Google Analytics parameters will be altered to protect your privacy: no buttons to press and no configuration required.

It will scan the page for links and correct them. If a redirected URL contains the tracking parameters, they will be edited.

This add-on is provided as part of Projekt ONI.

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
  • Runs seamlessly in the background and is not intrusive
  • Works with links from other applications like desktop email clients
Cons
  • Causes an infinite refresh loop on some sites like TikTok and Pinterest
  • Opens the link in both the new and current tab simultaneously at times, which can be annoying
  • Affects every other tab and can cause a browser to hang unless the add-on or offending tab is disabled or closed
Most mentioned
  • Endless reload loop issues on certain websites
  • Interference with site functionality, especially on sites known for tracking
  • Useful for highlighting when sites try to prevent 'twiddling back'
User reviews
by Jared, 2024-01-15
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

WhatCampaign requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

WhatCampaign has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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