9 Practical Ways to Reduce Online Tracking (A Privacy Checklist)
2026-06-17
Going fully "invisible" is nearly impossible, but bringing your exposure down to a reasonable level is very doable. Here is an actionable checklist.
1. Use a mainstream browser's defaults
The more ordinary, the safer. Piles of rare extensions and custom fonts make your fingerprint more unique, not less.
2. Turn on anti-fingerprinting / anti-tracking protection
Mainstream browsers have a tracking-protection switch that blocks some fingerprinting and third-party cookies.
3. Manage cookies and third-party tracking
Clear regularly, block third-party cookies, and use a trusted content blocker.
4. Check and limit WebRTC
Make sure WebRTC does not bypass your VPN to expose your public IP (see our WebRTC article).
5. Prevent DNS leaks
Use a VPN with DNS-leak protection, or enable encrypted DNS (DoH/DoT).
6. Do not allow location unless necessary
GPS requires permission; deny by default and enable only when needed.
7. Use a reliable proxy/VPN to hide your IP when needed
But check WebRTC and DNS at the same time, or you hide your IP while leaking it elsewhere.
8. Reduce cross-account linkage
Use different emails/accounts for different purposes to avoid being stitched into one profile.
9. Re-check periodically
Settings change and networks switch. Use our home page to regularly re-verify your fingerprint, IP, WebRTC, and GPS.
Remember: the goal is to look ordinary and expose on demand — not to chase absolute invisibility.