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paramName
( optional enumerated Type array of paramType )
Undocumented.
Description of this parameter from the json schema.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
Parameters
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  2. Methods
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  3. Events
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Google Chrome Extensions (Labs)

chrome.experimental.privacy

For information on how to use experimental APIs, see the chrome.experimental.* APIs page.

API reference: chrome.experimental.privacy

Properties

network

chrome.experimental.privacy.network
network
( Type array of object )
Settings that influence Chrome's handling of network connections in general.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
networkPredictionEnabled
( ChromeSetting array of paramType )
If enabled, Chrome attempts to speed up your web browsing experience by pre-resolving DNS entries, prerendering sites (<link rel='prefetch' ...>), and preemptively opening TCP and SSL connections to servers. This preference's value is a boolean, defaulting to true.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.

services

chrome.experimental.privacy.services
services
( Type array of object )
Settings that enable or disable features that require third-party network services provided by Google and your default search provider.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
alternateErrorPagesEnabled
( ChromeSetting array of paramType )
If enabled, Chrome uses a web service to help resolve navigation errors. This preference's value is a boolean, defaulting to true.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
autofillEnabled
( ChromeSetting array of paramType )
If enabled, Chrome offers to automatically fill in forms. This preference's value is a boolean, defaulting to true.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
instantEnabled
( ChromeSetting array of paramType )
If enabled, Chrome automatically performs and displays search requests for text you type into the Omnibox as you type it. This preference's value is a boolean, defaulting to true.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
metricsReportingEnabled
( ChromeSetting array of paramType )
If enabled, Chrome automatically sends usage statistics and crash reports to Google. This preference's value is a boolean, defaulting to false.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
safeBrowsingEnabled
( ChromeSetting array of paramType )
If enabled, Chrome does its best to protect you from phishing and malware. This preference's value is a boolean, defaulting to true.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
searchSuggestEnabled
( ChromeSetting array of paramType )
If enabled, Chrome sends the text you type into the Omnibox to your default search engine, which provides predictions of websites and searches that are likely completions of what you've typed so far. This preference's value is a boolean, defaulting to true.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
translationServiceEnabled
( ChromeSetting array of paramType )
If enabled, Chrome offers to translate pages that aren't in a language you read. This preference's value is a boolean, defaulting to true.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.

websites

chrome.experimental.privacy.websites
websites
( Type array of object )
Settings that determine what information Chrome sends when requesting websites.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
thirdPartyCookiesAllowed
( ChromeSetting array of paramType )
If disabled, Chrome blocks third-party sites from setting cookies. The value of this preference is of type boolean, and the default value is true.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
hyperlinkAuditingEnabled
( ChromeSetting array of paramType )
If enabled, Chrome sends auditing pings when requested by a website (<a ping>). The value of this preference is of type boolean, and the default value is true.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
referrersEnabled
( ChromeSetting array of paramType )
If enabled, Chrome sends referer headers with your requests. Yes, the name of this preference doesn't match the misspelled header. No, we're not going to change it. The value of this preference is of type boolean, and the default value is true.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.