← Back to glossary
🧬

Fingerprinting

Tracking

WebRTC Leak Browser Extension Cross‑Site Tracking Privacy Settings

Identifying you without cookies.

Definition

Fingerprinting uses device and browser signals (fonts, screen size, plugins, settings) to create a “unique pattern” that can recognize you again.

In plain English Identifying you without cookies.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It can track you even when you block cookies or use private mode.

Example

Example: A site combines your device details to make a stable ID.

Apps Using Fingerprinting

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

Mull logo

Mull

Privacy Score: 80

Mull is a privacy-friendly web browser with tracking protection. It helps you keep more control o...

View app details →
Brave logo

Brave

Privacy Score: 78

Brave is a privacy-friendly web browser with tracking protection. It helps you keep more control ...

View app details →
Tor Browser logo

Tor Browser

Privacy Score: 95

Tor Browser is a privacy-friendly web browser with tracking protection. It helps you keep more co...

View app details →
Mullvad Browser logo

Mullvad Browser

Privacy Score: 93

Mullvad Browser is a privacy-friendly web browser with tracking protection. It helps you keep mor...

View app details →
Firefox logo

Firefox

Privacy Score: 72

Firefox is a privacy-friendly web browser with tracking protection. It helps you keep more contro...

View app details →
LibreWolf logo

LibreWolf

Privacy Score: 85

LibreWolf is a privacy-friendly web browser with tracking protection. It helps you keep more cont...

View app details →