Open-source software maker Mozilla's Blog of Metrics digs into statistics on Private Browsing, Firefox's option that lets users browse without leaving tracks (well, sort of). The results are interesting, if not unsurprising.


According to their metrics, users turn on private browsing in surges over lunch, after school or work, after dinner, and one or two hours after midnight. In addition, private browsing sessions normally last for roughly 10 minutes. Oh boy.


Private browsing mode, aka Incognito mode, is one of those browser features that always results in snickering and a lot of tongue-in-cheek comments. Porn aside—or, hell, porn included—we're curious:

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Apart from when you're switching on private mode, let's hear what you use your browser's private browsing mode for that isn't porn-related in the comments. And just to be safe, remember—private browsing mode by itself probably isn't quite as private as you think, so take a look at our guide to really browsing without leaving a trace if you want a bit more privacy.

Understanding Private Browsing [Blog of Metrics]