I've read that not all extensions make your browser have a more unique fingerprint, like if they don't modify webpages or something. Is this true?

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privacyfalcon9899@lemmy.one · 8 pts · 3y

Tl;dr Browser extensions may use web accessible resources; not all do, but thousands use these resources. https://www.ghacks.net/2022/06/19/your-installed-browser-extension-may-be-used-to-fingerprint-you/

SmallAlmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 3y

Been wondering the same for a long time, but still haven't found the answer

webghost0101@lemmy.fmhy.ml · 6 pts · 3y

Upvote in hope for a real answer.