Mozilla to remove 'Do Not Track' setting from Firefox in 2025

Mozilla will remove the 'Do Not Track' (DNT) setting from Firefox in version 135, set to launch on February 4, 2025. This change follows its removal from the Nightly developer release. The DNT option is being replaced with a setting that asks websites not to sell or share user data. The new setting is based on the Global Privacy Control (GPC), which some websites respect and enforce through legislation. However, GPC focuses on data sales rather than tracking, which may not address all user privacy concerns. Critics argue that this shift represents a trend toward limiting privacy options. They express concern that users who preferred DNT for broader privacy may not be adequately protected under the new system.