Overview
Stops websites from detecting when you switch tabs or minimize the window.
Disable Page Visibility Prevent websites from detecting tab switches and window minimization. The Disable Page Visibility extension blocks websites from using the Page Visibility API to detect when you switch tabs or minimize your browser window. It also disables the blur event that triggers when the browser loses focus. This extension helps protect your privacy and can improve your browsing experience by stopping sites from detecting when you're not actively looking at them. Key Features: Disables the visibilitychange event, preventing websites from detecting when you switch tabs. Blocks the webkitvisibilitychange event on websites that use the WebKit version. Prevents the blur event from firing, stopping websites from detecting when you minimize or switch out of the browser window. Why Use This Extension? Privacy: Prevents websites from knowing when you're not actively viewing their page. Reduced Tracking: Stops websites from tracking your activity based on tab visibility. Improved User Experience: Stops websites from performing unwanted actions when you switch tabs or minimize the window. How It Works: This extension injects a script into every webpage that blocks the visibilitychange, webkitvisibilitychange, and blur events. By doing so, it stops websites from tracking when you leave or minimize a tab. It’s an easy way to keep your browsing habits private and free from unnecessary interruptions.
Details
- Version1.0.0
- UpdatedMarch 26, 2025
- Offered byThomas Hoang
- Size22.61KiB
- LanguagesEnglish (United States)
- Developer
Email
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Privacy
This developer declares that your data is
- Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
- Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
- Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes