Web/API/NavigatorID/taintEnabled

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DeprecatedThis feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.


The NavigatorID.taintEnabled() method always returns false.

Tainting was a security method used by JavaScript 1.2. It has long been removed; this method only stays for maintaining compatibility with very old scripts.

Syntax

result = window.navigator.taintEnabled()

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
HTML Living StandardThe definition of 'NavigatorID.taintEnabled' in that specification. Living Standard Initial definition

Browser compatibility

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Desktop Mobile
Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari Android webview Chrome for Android Firefox for Android Opera for Android Safari on iOS Samsung Internet

taintEnabled

Deprecated'

Chrome

Full support Yes

Edge

Full support 12

Firefox

Full support Yes

IE

Full support Yes

Opera

Full support Yes

Safari

Full support Yes

WebView Android

Full support Yes

Chrome Android

Full support Yes

Firefox Android

Full support Yes

Opera Android

Full support Yes

Safari iOS

Full support Yes

Samsung Internet Android

Full support Yes

Legend

Full support  
Full support
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.'
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.


See also