You can keep track of how often you're tracked online with Firefox Privacy Protection

What you need to know

  • Firefox has a new feature that creates reports of how many trackers have been blocked by the browser.
  • You can also use a tool to see how many unsafe passwords may have been used in a data breach.
  • Firefox's Enhanced Tracking Protection was recently turned on by default in the browser for all people.

The reports from Firefox Privacy Protection include three key types of data that are fully outlined in a blog post by Mozilla.

  • See how many times Enhanced Tracking Protection blocks an attempt to tag you with cookies
  • Keep up to date on data breaches with Firefox Monitor
  • Manage your passwords and synced devices with Firefox Lockwise

Selena Deckelmann, Senior Director of Firefox Engineering at Mozilla, explains that many people are pushed into consenting to allow tracking, "The industry uses dark patterns to push people to 'consent' to an unimaginable amount of data collection. These interfaces are designed to push you to allow tracking your behavior as you browse the web."

You can access the Privacy Protection reports by clicking the shield that appears next to the address bar of the browser or by visiting this page.

Firefox Lockwise also has a new dashboard, making it easier to manage the passwords that you have saved. You can sync your passwords when you use Firefox on Android or iOS.

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Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

Beyond tech news, Sean is a UK sports media pioneer. In 2017, he became one of the first to stream via smartphone and is an expert in AP Capture systems. A tech-forward coach, he was named 2024 BAFA Youth Coach of the Year. He is focused on using technology—from AI to Clipchamp—to gain a practical edge.