DNT

The DNT (Do Not Track) request header indicates the user's tracking preference. It lets users indicate whether they would prefer privacy rather than personalized content.

Header type Request header
Forbidden header name yes

Syntax

DNT: 0
DNT: 1
DNT: null

Directives

0
The user prefers to allow tracking on the target site.
1
The user prefers not to be tracked on the target site.
null
The user has not specified a preference about tracking.

Examples

Reading Do Not Track status from JavaScript

The user's DNT preference can also be read from JavaScript using the Navigator.doNotTrack property:

navigator.doNotTrack; // "0" or "1"

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Tracking Preference Expression (DNT)
The definition of 'DNT Header Field for HTTP Requests' in that specification.
Obsolete Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
DNTChrome Full support 23Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 4IE Full support 9Opera Full support YesSafari No support 6 — 12.1WebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support YesFirefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support YesSafari iOS No support ? — 12.2Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes

Legend

Full support
Full support
No support
No support

See also