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Recaptcha v3 explicitly bans any browser that isn't one of "the two most recent major versions"[1] of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. I don't mean it falls ba

by pdkl95 8y ago

Recaptcha v3 explicitly bans any browser that isn't one of "the two most recent major versions"[1] of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. I don't mean it falls back to showing you an annoying select-the-picture quiz; if Google doesn't like your browser, the recaptcha widget replaces itself with: > Please upgrade to a supported browser to get a reCAPTCHA challenge. There are many reasons this is bad, but for now I'll point out that creating barriers that prevent new competitors from entering an established market is the behavior of a monopolist abusing their power over a market. [1] https://support.google.com/recaptcha/?hl=en#6223828 https://support.google.com/recaptcha/?hl=en#6223828

jontro 8y ago
Are you sure you're talking about v3? I don't think v3 will display anything no matter what browser you're running, instead it's up to you to do that.
- pdkl95 8y ago
  Regardless of version number, it's new behavior that seems to roughly align with the arrival of v3. I used to be able to pass most recaptcha, but now I get that message on some sites (which are now completely inaccessible).
  - largehotcoffee 8y ago
    This has been default behavior since at least 2016.
beojan 8y ago
It's even worse on Android. The only supported browsers are Chrome and the native Android browser. I wouldn't be surprised if they get another fine from the EU over this.
- fulafel 8y ago
  Really? They banned Firefox and Opera?
- h2onock 8y ago
  Are you sure? I was quite certain that you could install Firefox onto an android device until I read your comment.
  - detaro 8y ago
    What does being able to install the browser have to do with it being supported for recaptcha? The link above clearly states a list of supported mobile browsers, which does not contain Firefox. (I wouldn't be surprised if it still worked, but the claim is clear and based on official Google material)
- y4mi 8y ago
  just tested on firefox (android). no issue. i didn't test opera nor brave, but neither should have any issues either, as they're just chrome forks at this point.

by pdkl95 8y ago

jontro 8y ago

Are you sure you're talking about v3? I don't think v3 will display anything no matter what browser you're running, instead it's up to you to do that.

pdkl95 8y ago
Regardless of version number, it's new behavior that seems to roughly align with the arrival of v3. I used to be able to pass most recaptcha, but now I get that message on some sites (which are now completely inaccessible).
- largehotcoffee 8y ago
  This has been default behavior since at least 2016.

beojan 8y ago

It's even worse on Android. The only supported browsers are Chrome and the native Android browser. I wouldn't be surprised if they get another fine from the EU over this.

fulafel 8y ago
Really? They banned Firefox and Opera?
h2onock 8y ago
Are you sure? I was quite certain that you could install Firefox onto an android device until I read your comment.
- detaro 8y ago
  What does being able to install the browser have to do with it being supported for recaptcha? The link above clearly states a list of supported mobile browsers, which does not contain Firefox. (I wouldn't be surprised if it still worked, but the claim is clear and based on official Google material)
y4mi 8y ago
just tested on firefox (android). no issue. i didn't test opera nor brave, but neither should have any issues either, as they're just chrome forks at this point.