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by rawling 904 days ago
The article itself doesn't say that.

> The cookie banner blocker is available starting from Firefox version 120, and it's automatically enabled for users in Germany browsing in Private Browsing Mode.

> ...

> Enable: By default, it's on in private windows for users in Germany.

> ...

> Why Germany and private browsing mode?

> Our initial launch in Germany and private browsing mode has specific reasons:

> - Private browsing mode displays cookie banners repeatedly, making this feature especially useful. Germany, as a part of the European Union, is a prominent market where cookie banners are noticeable due to GDPR.

> - We plan to gather insights from this launch before potentially expanding the feature to a broader audience.