Tracking generally refers to the collection of a person’s browsing data across multiple sites. Firefox for Android’s Tracking Protection feature uses a list provided by Disconnect to identify and block trackers.

Tracking Protection in Private Browsing

When you open a Private Tab on Firefox for Android, Tracking Protection is enabled by default for additional privacy.

When you visit a web page with trackers, a shield icon will appear in the address bar to let you know that Firefox is actively blocking trackers on that page.

Enable or disable Tracking Protection on a specific page

If you are on a website that appears broken and you want to view the page with tracking enabled, you can disable Tracking Protection by following these steps:

1. Tap the shield icon on the address bar to see the Control center.
2. Tap Disable protection to turn Tracking Protection off.
3. A red line will appear across the shield when Tracking Protection has been deactivated.

To enable Tracking Protection, repeat the steps above to open the Control Center and tap Enable protection.

Change your Tracking Protection settings in Private Browsing

Tracking Protection is enabled by default in Private Browsing for additional privacy. Follow these steps to disable it:

1. Tap the menu button (either below the screen on some devices or at the top-right corner of the browser).
2. Tap Settings, followed by Privacy.
3. Remove the check mark next to Tracking protection: enabled in Private Browsing to disable it.

To re-enable Tracking Protection, repeat these steps and add a check mark to the box.

Advanced users only: turn on Tracking Protection all the time

1. Type about:config in the address bar.
2. Search for privacy.trackingprotection.enabled.
3. Tap on it and select Toggle to switch its value to true.
4. Close the about:config tab.