Latest Firefox rolls out Enhanced Tracking Protection 2.0 (blog.mozilla.org)

Article summary

Firefox has introduced Enhanced Tracking Protection 2.0, which blocks redirect trackers by default and deletes tracking cookies every 24 hours. This feature aims to provide a safer and more private browsing experience for users. The protection clears cookies and site data from tracking sites, unless the user has interacted with the site in the past 45 days. This update is part of Firefox's ongoing effort to protect user privacy.

Main themes

• Firefox Enhanced Tracking Protection
• user privacy
• ad tracking
• browser security
• Mozilla and Google
• ad blocking
• cookie management

What commenters say

• The new tracking protection feature is a step in the right direction, but some argue that it does not go far enough in blocking all types of tracking.
• Others believe that the feature is effective and provides a good balance between privacy and functionality.
• Some users think that Firefox should integrate a more comprehensive ad-blocking solution, such as uBlock Origin, to better protect user privacy.
• There is a concern that Mozilla's financial dependence on Google may limit its ability to prioritize user privacy over advertising interests.
• A few commenters argue that the default search engine should be a private option like DuckDuckGo, rather than Google.
• Some users appreciate the new feature, but note that managing cookies and history can still be a challenge in Firefox.
• Others suggest that the browser should have more intuitive settings and defaults to make it easier for users to protect their privacy.
• There is a debate about whether browser vendors should prioritize user privacy or support the ad-supported business model of many websites.