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README.md

This add-on allows users to prevent websites from using the Javascript <canvas> API to fingerprint them. Users can choose to block the <canvas> API entirely on some or all websites (which may break some websites) or just block or fake its fingerprinting-friendly readout API. More information on <canvas> fingerprinting can be found at http://www.browserleaks.com/canvas.

The different block modes are:

  • block readout API: All websites not on the white list or black list can use the <canvas> API to display something on the page, but the readout API is not allowed to return values to the website.
  • fake readout API: Canvas Blocker's default setting, and my favorite! All websites not on the white list or black list can use the <canvas> API to display something on the page, but the readout API is forced to return a new random value each time it is called.
  • fake at input: on display of text the drawn pixels get modified slightly. This makes the detection of the add-on harder but is less secure. On WebGL-canvas the behaviour is identical to "fake readout API".
  • ask for readout API permission: All websites not on the white list or black list can use the <canvas> API to display something on the page, but the user will be asked if the website should be allowed to use the readout API each time it is called.
  • block everything: Ignore all lists and block the <canvas> API on all websites.
  • allow only white list: Only websites in the white list are allowed to use the <canvas> API.
  • ask for permission: If a website is not listed on the white list or black list, the user will be asked if the website should be allowed to use the <canvas> API each time it is called.
  • block only black list: Block the <canvas> API only for websites on the black list.
  • allow everything: Ignore all lists and allow the <canvas> API on all websites.

Protected "fingerprinting" APIs:

  • canvas 2d
  • webGL
  • audio
  • history
  • window (disabled by default)
  • DOMRect

Special thanks to:

  • spodermenpls for finding all the typos
  • Thorin-Oakenpants for the icon idea
  • anthologist for the Italian translation
  • Maleficient for the French translation
  • yfdyh000 for the Chinese translation

If you want to support this addon you can donate to the following bitcoin address: 159Y9BLcfHyrp6wj6f3syEuk92xkRVTiie