Observed arrival · 2026-09-09
Stay Unseen, a browser extension for leaving fewer social signals
A browser extension for viewing stories, reading messages, and composing replies without sending view receipts, read receipts, or typing indicators.
Field notes
Stay Unseen presents a browser-local interception model rather than a separate proxy or account: the extension claims to stop relevant requests before they leave the user’s machine. Its popup separates six controls and counts blocked activity by feature, covering story views, read receipts, and typing indicators across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The homepage also demonstrates the difference between enabled and disabled behavior, and provides installation paths for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
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