mdp/linkedin-extension-fingerprinting

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What it does

This repository reveals LinkedIn's tracking of Chrome extensions, documenting 2,953 extensions it checks for on each page load. It provides tools to fetch extension names and analyze their presence, which is crucial for privacy-conscious users and developers.

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Last trending: 2026-02-21

Creator kit

Hook

Discover how LinkedIn tracks your Chrome extensions and what it means for your privacy!

Content angles

Create a video tutorial on how to use the scripts to fetch and analyze Chrome extensions.
Write a blog post discussing the implications of LinkedIn's extension tracking on user privacy.
Develop an infographic that visualizes the percentage of extensions found on the Chrome Web Store versus Extpose.

Who should care

Privacy advocates, developers, and users concerned about online tracking.