That query parameter may contain a unique identifier that tracks you individually as you browse the web. When you browse from one page to another, tracking companies will frequently attach a tracking query parameter to the address of the second webpage. The report shows Brave and Librewolf browsers outperform other browsers on Tracking query parameter tests. Instead, it only hides your browsing history from other users on that machine. The Private Mode doesn’t hide your actions from online third parties. And unfortunately, most people assume their browsing activity is kept safe when they use an incognito tab. This is an enhancement request to make the MacOS version run in a similar fashion to the Windows and Android versions.Almost every browser features a private mode. Is the issue reproducible on the latest version of Chrome? Only checked latest production release - Version 1.43.93 Chromium: 1.127 (Official Build) Other Additional Information:ĭoes the issue resolve itself when disabling Brave Shields?ĭoes the issue resolve itself when disabling Brave Rewards? Expected result:īrowser should start in Incognito mode by default, given MacOS ideally with a settings option (for most users) Reproduces how often:Īlways Brave version (info found on brave://version) Also a privacy risk if the user forgets to launch a private session or is confused and uses the public session. Requires a manual effort to open a private session from as public session, while also requiring the user to close the public session they never wanted, and every time. (3) Verify there is no option to start browser in private/incognito mode Actual result: (1) Verify no command-line option exists to start in private mode by default Or unlike start/press options in IOS/Android. It is not possible to start the Brave browser on MAC OS in incognito mode unlike in Windows with a command-line option (-incognito).

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