AmIUnique
Fingerprints your browser and compares it against a research dataset of hundreds of thousands of others. The verdict is usually: unique.
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How to get the most from it
AmIUnique sits in Privacy & Security under Learn, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and unsettling.
About this category: Breach checkers, fingerprint tests, throwaway inboxes and plain-English readings of terms of service. Mildly alarming, entirely free.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Giving your brain a workout
- A little creeping unease
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
AmIUnique: quick answers
Is AmIUnique free?
Yes. AmIUnique is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use AmIUnique?
No. You can use AmIUnique without signing up for anything.
Does AmIUnique work on a phone?
Not well. We file AmIUnique as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is AmIUnique safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does AmIUnique take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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