Hide Private Mode
Prevents detection of private browsing mode.
Hide Private Mode: Bypass Private Browsing Detection
"Hide Private Mode" is a Firefox add-on designed to prevent websites, especially news sites, from detecting when you're in private browsing mode. Through implementing a fake API, this add-on effectively bypasses blocks put in place by these sites. Important: The extension needs to be allowed to run in private windows to function properly.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: Matt Hensman
Rating: 4.54
(24)
Weekly download count: 17
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 90.65K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Works as advertised
- Helps bypass private browsing detection on various websites
- User-friendly and easy to understand code
- Effective at preventing detection on sites like New York Times and LinkedIn
Cons
- Occasionally breaks certain websites
- Not updated frequently enough
- Some sites (like Amazon) still detect private browsing despite using the add-on
Most mentioned
- Add-on works effectively for most sites
- Issues with certain websites breaking when the add-on is used
- Need for an update to maintain effectiveness
User reviews
work very well, thank you.
by Firefox user 18673089, 2025-02-12
by Firefox user 15850425, 2024-08-31
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Hide Private Mode requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Hide Private Mode has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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