Sign in with Google in Chrome (underpassapp.com)

Article summary

The article discusses the 'Sign in with Google' banner that appears on many websites, such as Yelp, and how it can be avoided in Google Chrome. However, Chrome has its own version of this feature, a One Tap dialog, which cannot be hidden by browser extensions. This dialog can be disabled in Chrome's settings. The author argues that this is an example of Google advantaging its own browser over other web browsers.

Main themes

• Sign in with Google
• Browser extensions
• Google Chrome
• User privacy
• Browser settings
• Anti-tracking measures

What commenters say

• Some users find the 'Sign in with Google' feature useful and necessary for convenience, while others see it as an annoyance and a threat to their privacy.
• Using a password manager can help avoid the need for 'Sign in with Google' and reduce reliance on a single account for multiple services.
• The feature is seen as an example of Google's aggressive data collection and tracking practices, and some users are looking for ways to block or disable it.
• Disabling the feature is possible through browser settings or extensions like uBlock Origin, but some users argue that it should not exist in the first place.
• The use of 'Sign in with Google' on certain websites, such as adult content sites, is seen as particularly intrusive and inappropriate.
• Some users argue that using alternative browsers, such as Firefox or Brave, can help avoid Google's tracking and data collection practices.
• Others argue that even using Chromium-based browsers can empower Google to continue its aggressive practices, and that using non-Chromium browsers is a better option.
• The 'Sign in with Google' feature is seen as a form of blackmail, as disabling it requires logging in to a Google account and allowing the company to track the user's activity.