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The cookie banner blocker is available starting from Firefox version 120, and it's automatically enabled for users in Germany browsing in Private Browsing Mode.
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Enable: By default, it's on in private windows for users in Germany.
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Why Germany and private browsing mode?
Our initial launch in Germany and private browsing mode has specific reasons:
- Private browsing mode displays cookie banners repeatedly, making this feature especially useful. Germany, as a part of the European Union, is a prominent market where cookie banners are noticeable due to GDPR.
- We plan to gather insights from this launch before potentially expanding the feature to a broader audience.
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