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Life & fun · January 23, 2018

DFPM – Chrome extension to detect JavaScript fingerprinting

DFPM is a browser extension for detecting browser fingerprinting. - freethenation/DFPM

DFPM – Chrome extension to detect JavaScript fingerprinting launched on January 23, 2018 with 25 votes, #907 of 3,021 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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DFPM is a Chrome extension designed to detect JavaScript fingerprinting on websites. Launched in 2018, it helps users identify when sites attempt to collect device or browser information for tracking purposes. The tool is useful for anyone concerned about online privacy who wants visibility into fingerprinting techniques. The extension is open source and available on GitHub, making it accessible for both general users and developers interested in understanding fingerprinting methods.

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