{"id":8346,"date":"2022-03-07T19:11:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T13:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=8346"},"modified":"2022-08-02T15:58:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T10:28:47","slug":"stop-browser-fingerprinting-chrome-edge-firefox-brave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8346\/stop-browser-fingerprinting-chrome-edge-firefox-brave\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Stop Browser Fingerprinting in Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It is the need of the hour to ensure a solid level of safety and privacy on your web browsing activity. Websites strive to track you and your data to the best of their abilities, but you can take several measures to protect your activity as the end-user. Fingerprinting is one such way websites can collect data related to your activity. And in this article, let&#8217;s see different ways to stop browser fingerprinting in Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related | <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/6203\/best-privacy-web-browsers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Best Privacy-Focused Web Browsers in 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-662a89167cf06\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-662a89167cf06\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8346\/stop-browser-fingerprinting-chrome-edge-firefox-brave\/#What_is_Fingerprinting_in_Browser\" title=\"What is Fingerprinting in Browser?\">What is Fingerprinting in Browser?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8346\/stop-browser-fingerprinting-chrome-edge-firefox-brave\/#Understanding_the_Digital_Fingerprint_Data\" title=\"Understanding the Digital Fingerprint Data\">Understanding the Digital Fingerprint Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8346\/stop-browser-fingerprinting-chrome-edge-firefox-brave\/#How_to_Check_if_Your_Browser_is_Protected_from_Fingerprinting\" title=\"How to Check if Your Browser is Protected from Fingerprinting?\">How to Check if Your Browser is Protected from Fingerprinting?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8346\/stop-browser-fingerprinting-chrome-edge-firefox-brave\/#Stop_Fingerprinting_in_Google_Chrome_Edge\" title=\"Stop Fingerprinting in Google Chrome &amp; Edge\">Stop Fingerprinting in Google Chrome &amp; Edge<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8346\/stop-browser-fingerprinting-chrome-edge-firefox-brave\/#1_Trace_Extension\" title=\"1. Trace Extension \">1. Trace Extension <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8346\/stop-browser-fingerprinting-chrome-edge-firefox-brave\/#2_Canvas_Fingerprint_Defender\" title=\"2. Canvas Fingerprint Defender \">2. Canvas Fingerprint Defender <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8346\/stop-browser-fingerprinting-chrome-edge-firefox-brave\/#3_Privacy_Badger\" title=\"3. Privacy Badger\">3. Privacy Badger<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8346\/stop-browser-fingerprinting-chrome-edge-firefox-brave\/#Stop_Fingerprinting_in_Firefox_Browser\" title=\"Stop Fingerprinting in Firefox Browser\">Stop Fingerprinting in Firefox Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8346\/stop-browser-fingerprinting-chrome-edge-firefox-brave\/#Stop_Fingerprinting_in_Brave_Browser\" title=\"Stop Fingerprinting in Brave Browser\">Stop Fingerprinting in Brave Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8346\/stop-browser-fingerprinting-chrome-edge-firefox-brave\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up \">Wrapping Up <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Fingerprinting_in_Browser\"><\/span>What is Fingerprinting in Browser?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital Fingerprints are metrics by which your device and your online activity can be uniquely identified and separated from all other devices and browsers that access the internet. When you connect to the internet, your device will hand over a group of specific data as per the demands of the website you are visiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Digital_Fingerprint_Data\"><\/span>Understanding the Digital Fingerprint Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the types of data that can form a digital fingerprint are as follows : <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Browser Type &amp; Version <\/li><li>Language Used<\/li><li>Time Zone <\/li><li>Fonts Used <\/li><li>Browser Settings <\/li><li>Active Extensions, Plugins <\/li><li>Operating System, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When all the available data points (a few mentioned above) are grouped, they form a unique dataset. And using this information, <strong>a Fingerprint is generated<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can contain as many data points available, and there&#8217;s a very small chance that another device has the same set of details, which makes it unique &#8211; and hence it is called a <strong>Fingerprint<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your fingerprint contains a lot of useful information, which is a dream come true for advertisers and websites that crave, and are constantly hungry for user information. Then, this information is used to <strong>show you personalized advertisements<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cookie-based tracking is getting more difficult with the advent of restrictions posed by web browsers themselves, so advertisers are opting for fingerprinting, and it&#8217;s about time we learn how to prevent the same. Some extensions and built-in features on browsers can help us prevent tracking and generate &#8220;random&#8221; fingerprints to protect our private information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_if_Your_Browser_is_Protected_from_Fingerprinting\"><\/span>How to Check if Your Browser is Protected from Fingerprinting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One hundred percent protection from fingerprinting is not possible, and it is only rational that we can expect partial protection from fingerprinting &#8211; especially from extensions. Here&#8217;s how to check the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/coveryourtracks.eff.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cover Your Tracks<\/a> website which checks if your browser is fingerprint-proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Click on <strong>Test My Browser<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-6-1024x605.jpg\" alt=\"Cover Your Tracks\" class=\"wp-image-8434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-6-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-6-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-6-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-6.jpg 1112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Once the test is complete, it will show the result. It will also provide a summary of how safe your protection levels are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The below image is a test result where <strong>no protection features are enabled.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-6-1024x607.jpg\" alt=\"Cover Your Tracks\" class=\"wp-image-8435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-6-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-6-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-6-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-6.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While extensions and add-ons claim to stop fingerprinting, we recommend using a privacy-focused browser like Brave for better protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-6-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Cover Your Tracks - Result \" class=\"wp-image-8436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-6-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-6-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-6-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-6.jpg 1115w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At least, as per the test results, the built-in feature on Brave seems to check most of the boxes. We shall explore more in the later stages of this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_Fingerprinting_in_Google_Chrome_Edge\"><\/span>Stop Fingerprinting in Google Chrome &amp; Edge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have several <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/google-chrome\">Google Chrome <\/a>extensions that claim to stop browser fingerprinting to a certain extent. These extensions will also work on <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/microsoft-edge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Edge<\/a> and other Chromium browsers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Trace_Extension\"><\/span>1. Trace Extension <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trace is an extension available for Google Chrome and Edge to protect you from trackers and effectively stop fingerprinting to a certain extent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how to install and configure the Trace Extension in your browser:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/trace-online-tracking-pro\/njkmjblmcfiobddjgebnoeldkjcplfjb\/related\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Trace extension<\/a> page. Click on <strong>Add to Chrome<\/strong> > <strong>Add Extension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-3-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Fingerprinting on Chrome and Edge with Trace\" class=\"wp-image-8349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-3-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-3-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-3-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-3.jpg 1115w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Once the installation is complete, click on the extension icon on the toolbar, and then click on <strong>Trace<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-1-1024x605.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Fingerprinting on Chrome and Edge with Trace\" class=\"wp-image-8350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-1-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-1-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-1.jpg 1112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: You will now be presented with the main interface of the Trace extension. The protection features will be enabled by default. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Settings<\/strong>, to explore the extension and its features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-2-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Fingerprinting on Chrome and Edge with Trace\" class=\"wp-image-8352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-2-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-2.jpg 1115w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5<\/strong>: Under the Trace Protection Level section, you will be provided with different levels of protection. We recommend keeping it at <strong>Standard<\/strong> for most normal users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opting for higher levels of protection may end up breaking the websites. In case you want to disable the protection features, you can click on the <strong>No Protection.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-3-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Fingerprinting on Chrome and Edge with Trace\" class=\"wp-image-8355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-3-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-3-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-3-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-3.jpg 1115w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6<\/strong>: Let us now take a look at the ways by which Trace can protect us from fingerprinting. Click on <strong>Advanced Mode<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-1-1024x607.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Fingerprinting on Chrome and Edge - Trace Extension\" class=\"wp-image-8357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-1-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-1-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-1-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-1.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7<\/strong>: Now click on <strong>Protections<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-2-1024x610.jpg\" alt=\"Prevent Fingerprinting on Chrome and Edge with Trace\" class=\"wp-image-8358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-2-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-2-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-2-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-2.jpg 1103w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Here&#8217;s an overview of what protection features are enabled. These are the protection features offered by the extension against <strong>different forms of Fingerprinting<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provided you have your reasons to disable any protection, you can just click on &#8220;Enabled&#8221; to disable them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-1-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Prevent Fingerprinting on Chrome and Edge with Trace\" class=\"wp-image-8359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-1-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-1-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-1.jpg 1114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit a website, it attempts to collect your Fingerprints through multiple requests. Trace protects you and displays the number of requests that it has blocked from the site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/9-1-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Prevent Fingerprinting on Chrome and Edge with Trace\" class=\"wp-image-8413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/9-1-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/9-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/9-1-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/9-1.jpg 1115w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Canvas_Fingerprint_Defender\"><\/span>2. Canvas Fingerprint Defender <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canvas Fingerprint Defender is a super minimal extension that is available on Chrome and Edge. It <strong>defends you from fingerprinting<\/strong> by generating fake values for the fingerprint &#8211; essentially keeping your personal information secure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s a how to install and configure the Canvas extension:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Vist the<a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/canvas-fingerprint-defend\/lanfdkkpgfjfdikkncbnojekcppdebfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Canvas Fingerprint Extension<\/a> page. Click on <strong>Add to Chrome<\/strong> > <strong>Add<\/strong> <strong>Extension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-2-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Canvas Fingerprint Defender for Chrome Edge\" class=\"wp-image-8414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-2-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-2-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-2.jpg 1114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Once the installation is complete, click on the extension menu on the toolbar. Then, click on the Canvas Fingerprint Defender extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-3-1024x601.jpg\" alt=\"Canvas Fingerprint Defender for Chrome Edge\" class=\"wp-image-8417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-3-1024x601.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-3-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-3-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-3.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: The extension will now be active with protection features effective immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the image shown below is how the extension notifies you whenever it <strong>defends you against a fingerprinting attempt<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-4-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"Canvas Fingerprint Defender for Chrome Edge\" class=\"wp-image-8416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-4-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-4-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-4-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-4.jpg 1111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: In case you want to disable the protection features, you have to turn off the extension from the settings, as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Click the<strong> three dots menu icon<\/strong> on the top right > click on <strong>Settings<\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-3-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-3-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-3-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-3-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-3.jpg 1113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Click on <strong>Extensions<\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-3-1024x607.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-3-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-3-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-3-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-3.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Turn off the toggle for the <strong>Canvas Fingerprint Defender <\/strong>extension. This will now disable the extension and turn off the protection features. Turn the toggle back on in case you want to re-enable the extension.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-4-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-4-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-4-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-4-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-4.jpg 1110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Privacy_Badger\"><\/span>3. Privacy Badger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blocking trackers and ads that track your web browsing activity can stop fingerprinting to a certain extent. Privacy Badger is a popular extension for Google Chrome that helps you block trackers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how to install and configure Privacy Badger in Google Chrome<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/privacy-badger\/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Privacy Badger extension <\/a>page. Click on <strong>Add to Chrome<\/strong> > <strong>Add<\/strong> <strong>Extension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-7-1024x605.jpg\" alt=\"Privacy Badger extension for chrome and edge.\" class=\"wp-image-8437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-7-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-7-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-7-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-7.jpg 1112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: All you have to do is complete the first step to activate the extension and its features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To explore the extension further, click on the extensions menu on the top right corner and click on <strong>Privacy Badger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-7-1024x607.jpg\" alt=\"Privacy Badger extension for chrome and edge.\" class=\"wp-image-8438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-7-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-7-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-7-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-7.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>The main interface of the extension displays the number of trackers that have been blocked. It has a simple interface and does what is just about necessary to block trackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-7-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Privacy Badger extension for chrome and edge.\" class=\"wp-image-8439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-7-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-7-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-7-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-7-1536x906.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-7-2048x1208.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: In case you want to disable the protection features on a particular website, click on <strong>Disable for this site<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-6-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Privacy Badger extension for chrome and edge.\" class=\"wp-image-8440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-6-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-6-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-6-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-6-1536x906.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-6-2048x1208.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_Fingerprinting_in_Firefox_Browser\"><\/span>Stop Fingerprinting in Firefox Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/firefox\">Firefox<\/a> comes with an added fingerprinting prevention tool embedded into its privacy features. This is a highly appreciated built-in feature, as it does not require installing any third-party extensions. To use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Click the <strong>hamburger menu<\/strong> on the top right section of the screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-5-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Fingerprinting on Firefox\" class=\"wp-image-8422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-5-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-5-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-5-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-5-1536x901.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-5-2048x1201.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Click on <strong>Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-3-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Fingerprinting on Firefox\" class=\"wp-image-8423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-3-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-3-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-3-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-3.jpg 1110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Next, click on <strong>Privacy &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-4-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Block Fingerprinting on Firefox\" class=\"wp-image-8424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-4-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-4-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-4-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-4.jpg 1115w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: These are some of the modes through which Firefox stops fingerprinting attempts. For most users, the <strong>Standard <\/strong>mode is just about enough. But, you also have two other modes : <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Strict Mode:<\/strong> Offers a stronger protection level in comparison to the standard mode, but may end up breaking a few websites.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-5-1024x607.jpg\" alt=\"Block Fingerprinting on Firefox\" class=\"wp-image-8425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-5-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-5-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-5-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-5.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Custom<\/strong> <strong>Mode: <\/strong>Select what protection features you exactly want, provided you know what to deselect\/select.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-4-1024x609.jpg\" alt=\"Block Fingerprinting on Firefox\" class=\"wp-image-8426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-4-1024x609.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-4-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-4-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-4.jpg 1105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_Fingerprinting_in_Brave_Browser\"><\/span>Stop Fingerprinting in Brave Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brave does not leave any stone unturned when it comes to adding an extra layer of security and privacy for the end-user. It is with no surprise that Brave comes with a built-in fingerprinting protection tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fingerprinting protection tool is a part of the<a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8239\/brave-shields-explained-turn-on-off\/\"> Brave Shields<\/a> feature. Here&#8217;s how to use it to stop fingerprinting on Brave Browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: To configure the fingerprinting protection feature, click the <strong>Brave Shields icon<\/strong> > tap <strong>Change global shield defaults<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-5-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Fingerprinting on Brave \" class=\"wp-image-8429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-5-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-5-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-5-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-5.jpg 1113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Brave Shields provides you with three modes in which you can control fingerprinting &#8211; <strong>The Strict Mode<\/strong>, <strong>Standard (default ) mode<\/strong>, and<strong> Disabled.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/12-1-1024x605.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Fingerprinting on Brave \" class=\"wp-image-8432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/12-1-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/12-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/12-1-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/12-1.jpg 1112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Standard:&#xA0;<\/strong>Allows first party fingerprinting only. This means only the site that you are currently visiting can fingerprint you and does not allow fingerprinting from third party sites.<\/li><li><strong>Strict: <\/strong>This mode blocks all fingerprinting attempts, including first party fingerprinting. Although this option increases privacy, but may also cause additional compatibility issues with websites.<\/li><li><strong>Allow all Fingerprinting: <\/strong>Allows both first and third party fingerprinting.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: To disable the feature, click on the drop-down menu next to <strong>Fingerprinting Blocking<\/strong> and select <strong>Disabled<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19-2-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Fingerprinting on Brave \" class=\"wp-image-8433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19-2-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19-2-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19-2.jpg 1111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To re-enable it back to the default state, click on <strong>Only Cross-Site<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fingerprinting is a notorious way through which advertisers can collect your data, and it&#8217;s about time we try our best to protect ourselves. We hope the methods we discussed to stop fingerprinting enable you to do so on different browsers like Chrome, Edge, brave, and Firefox. Stay tuned for more such guides to enhance your privacy levels while browsing the web!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is the need of the hour to ensure a solid level of safety and privacy on your web browsing activity. Websites strive to track you and your data to the best of their abilities, but you can take several measures to protect your activity as the end-user. 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