The blocking version of the webRequest API is restricted to force-installed extensions in Manifest V3. In their Manifest V3 documentation, Google explains why they decided to remove blocking webRequest API: This is what we call Anti-Tracking, AI Tracking Protection or Dynamic Data-Driven Tracking protection. Additionally, at Ghostery traffic inspection is used to track the trackers we analyse them and neutralize leakage of unique identifiers. This functionality allows us to do the so called content blocking, utilised to block ads, trackers and other annoyances. The access to the network layer is for Ghostery the most critical feature of the current WebExtension platform. Service workers instead of background page.
declarativeNetRequest (DNR) instead of webRequest API.To give a quick overview, Google's Manifest V3 affects Ghostery in the following ways: Intended or not, Manifest V3 takes choice away from users, exposing them to new threats. Being subjected to those constraints, we have to re-invent the way our extensions operate. It removes access to powerful APIs that allowed us to provide innovation in privacy protection. With enforcement of Manifest V3, Google dramatically limits capabilities of browser extensions. At Ghostery we believe that in collaboration with browser developers, we'll find ways to improve the extensions platform, overcome the weaknesses of Manifest V3, and build a more private web in which WebExtensions continue to be the playing field for innovation and the express lane for browser enhancement. Prepare for a gloomy read as nothing Manifest V3 introduces in its current state, can help protect privacy.Įxtension developers and users should act firmly against it. This blog post covers in detail a long list of changes that Manifest V3 imposes on the extensions platform, outlining how Ghostery plans to deal with these limitations and what drawbacks extension users will have to cope-with. When Manifest V3 is coming out in January 2023, these restrictions will be enforced on all extensions, Ghostery included. Starting January 2022, Google’s Manifest V3 will impose massive limitations on all new browser extensions. There is a new risk for online privacy which prevents innovation in the privacy area and it comes from the most popular web browser around - Google Chrome. Ghostery adapts as needed and innovates to stay ahead of the tracking industry. We do rely on community maintained block lists, dynamic data-driven tracking protection algorithms, hand crafted compatibility lists and breakage-preventing heuristics. To maximize privacy protection, Ghostery incorporates various resources, techniques and algorithms to ensure industry leading tracking protection. Ghostery offers industry leading tracking protection By utilizing this powerful knowledge source, we augment the browsing experience by making the web transparent, fast and private. By following our motto of "Tracking the trackers", Ghostery publishes the world’s largest trackers database,. New trackers and new tracking techniques are uncovered every day. Internet privacy is a constantly evolving domain.
0 kommentar(er)
