Query stripper

Strips annoying query parameters from URLs. It does utm_* (google), atl_* (atlassian) and ref_ (imdb). More tokens are customizable.
What is Query stripper?
Query Stripper is a Chrome extension that removes annoying query parameters from URLs, such as utm_* (google), atl_* (atlassian), and ref_ (imdb). It ensures a clean URL for copying and removes unwanted tokens/params that can clutter the address bar. You can also customize additional unwanted tokens/params on the Options page.

Extension stats

Users: 63 ▼ -3
Rating: 4.50 (2)
Version: 1.9 (Last updated: 2022-09-24)
Creation date: 2015-06-24
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 8.59K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Strips annoying query parameters from URLs. It does utm_* (google), atl_* (atlassian) and ref_ (imdb) out of the box. More unwanted tokens/params are configurable on the Options page.

This happens BEFORE page load, so the query params WON'T be sent to the server and your URL is clean for copying.

-It also cleans up the URL after it's changed via History API.- (Not anymore, temporarily.)

User reviews

Efficient alternative to Firefox « Clean Links » extension.
by Gabriel Hr, 2015-06-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Query stripper requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Query stripper has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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