Quick Start
Get up and running in 3 steps
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Install the extension | Download and load unpacked in Chrome |
| 2 | Open the site | Go to private-web-viewer.pages.dev |
| 3 | Enter a URL | Type a URL and press Go |
Privacy Features
What each toggle does
| Feature | What it does | How to enable |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Location | Spoofs your GPS coordinates to San Francisco. Sites that ask for your location will see the fake coordinates instead of your real ones. | Toggle in Settings card on the home page |
| Device Spoofing | Hides your real user agent, screen resolution, CPU cores, and device memory. Sites cannot fingerprint your device. | Toggle in Settings card on the home page |
| Tracker Blocking | Blocks requests to known analytics and tracking domains like Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Segment. | Toggle in Settings card on the home page |
| Referer Stripping | Removes the Referer header from requests so sites cannot see where you came from. | Toggle in Settings card on the home page |
| Custom Block List | Add any domain you want to block. Separate multiple domains with commas. | Type in the textarea under Settings |
Tips & Tricks
Get the most out of Private Web Viewer
- Reload after changing settings — Some changes require reloading the embedded page to take effect.
- Use the header search — You can type a URL directly in the header search bar and press Enter.
- Check the status table — The Protection Status card shows which features are currently active.
- Block custom domains — If a site is loading unwanted content, add its domain to the block list.
- Extension not detected? — Make sure the extension is installed and enabled. Download it from the home page if needed.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and fixes
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Site refuses to load in viewer | Some sites block embedding. Try opening the site directly in a new tab instead. |
| Settings not applying | Reload the embedded page after saving settings. |
| Extension not detected | Make sure the extension is installed and enabled in chrome://extensions. |
| Virtual location not working | Make sure the toggle is enabled and reload the page. |