Mozilla has officially eliminated the “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature from its Firefox browser, but this move does not indicate a shift away from the company’s dedication to user privacy. Instead, the capability was considered ineffective.
As noted by [Windows Report](https://windowsreport.com/mozilla-firefox-removes-do-not-track-feature-support-heres-what-it-means-for-your-privacy/), the latest update of Firefox (Version 135) no longer allows users to send a DNT request to websites. Users will now receive a notice stating that Firefox has discontinued support for this feature. Mozilla clarified the reasoning for this update on its [help center page](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-turn-do-not-track-feature), explaining that “many sites do not honor this indication of an individual’s privacy preferences, and, in some instances, it may diminish privacy.”
### **What Does This Mean for Firefox Users?**
The phase-out of the DNT option does not expose Firefox users to increased tracking. Instead, Mozilla is promoting a more effective alternative: the [Global Privacy Control (GPC)](https://globalprivacycontrol.org/). GPC is a privacy initiative backed by browsers such as Mozilla, Brave, and DuckDuckGo, along with organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation. In contrast to DNT, GPC is gaining popularity, with a growing number of websites respecting the signal and certain regions enforcing it through laws.
According to Mozilla’s help center, “GPC is acknowledged by an increasing number of sites and is enforced by legislation in several regions.” For instance, in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) legally safeguards data privacy rights, thereby giving GPC a more solid foundation.
### **What’s New in Firefox?**
In the most recent version of Firefox, the DNT option has been substituted with a setting called “Tell websites not to sell or share my data.” Activating this setting triggers the GPC signal, equipping users with a more powerful and enforceable privacy instrument.
Mozilla’s choice to retire the outdated DNT feature in favor of GPC demonstrates its continued commitment to enhancing user privacy in a substantial and effective manner.