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Browser Update

Browser Update

Online tool that checks if browsers are using the latest version. The Browser Update.org script displays a non-intrusive notification bar to visitors using outdated browsers, recommending they upgrade for security reasons.

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Is Browser Update GDPR compliant?

Browser Update typically loads functional trackers, which are not strictly necessary for your site to work. Under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, non-essential cookies and trackers must stay blocked until a visitor gives clear opt-in consent. So Browser Update can be fully GDPR compliant, but only if your site holds its scripts until consent is granted and lets visitors decline just as easily. Compliance depends on how your site loads Browser Update, not on Browser Update itself.

Consent required
Yes, block it until the visitor opts in
Consent category
functional
Tracker domain
browser-update.org

Overview

Browser Update is a community project that detects outdated browsers and displays a notification recommending users upgrade for security and compatibility reasons.

What This Script Does

The Browser Update script checks the visitor's browser version against a configurable minimum threshold. If the browser is outdated, it displays a non-intrusive notification bar at the top or bottom of the page recommending an upgrade, with links to current browser downloads. The script does not set cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not send behavioral information to external servers.

Consent & Compliance

Consent category: Functional

Browser Update serves a functional and security purpose—informing users of outdated browsers that may have known vulnerabilities. Under GDPR, the browser version check is a basic functionality that does not process personal data. Under ePrivacy, since no cookies are set and no personal data is transmitted, consent is not required.

Should You Block This Without Consent?

No. Browser Update is a lightweight functional script with no tracking, no cookies, and no personal data collection. It can be loaded without consent.

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Consent Categories

Functional

Also Known As

browser-update.orgbrowser update notificationoutdated browser warningbrowser version checkbrowser upgrade alert

Industries

Computers Electronics and TechnologyProgramming and Developer SoftwareBusiness and Consumer ServicesHeavy Industry and Engineering

Tracked Domains (1)

Browser Update's trackers are rarely seen, seen on under 1% of the sites ConsentStack has scanned. Scan your own site to see which of these are firing before consent.

browser-update.orgFunctional

browser-update.org is a functional domain operated by Browser Update, used to run site features like chat, video, embeds, and preferences. Seen on under 1% of scanned sites.

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