Does safari mobile automatically block mixpanel tracking?
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There is no explicit information in the provided knowledge sources stating that Safari mobile automatically blocks Mixpanel tracking. However, the sources do mention that ad blockers and privacy extensions can block Mixpanel tracking, especially on web (client-side JavaScript SDK), and that browser settings like "Do Not Track" (DNT) can prevent Mixpanel from collecting data. Users with DNT enabled in their browsers—including Safari—will not have their data collected by Mixpanel. Additionally, ad blockers may be present on Safari mobile and could block tracking, but this is not unique to Safari and applies to any browser where such blockers are installed or enabled.To mitigate tracking loss due to ad blockers, Mixpanel recommends using a proxy server or server-side tracking for critical events, as these methods are less likely to be blocked by browsers or extensions Track Events FAQ Sending Data to Mixpanel FAQ.In summary: Safari mobile does not automatically block Mixpanel tracking by default, but user-enabled privacy features (like DNT) or ad blockers can prevent tracking, as with other browsers.
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