CleanLinks

CleanLinks converts redirect links to normal links: - http://www.foobar.com/track=ftp://gnu.org ➠ ftp://gnu.org - http://example.com/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5nb29nbGUuY29t ➠ http://www.google.com CleanLinks also removes tracking parameters (utm_*, etc.)

CleanLinks is a powerful Chrome extension designed to enhance your online privacy by automatically detecting and bypassing redirect links that track your movement across websites. It cleans URLs by removing tracking parameters like utm_* and fbclid, ensuring you browse without being monitored unnecessarily. The extension also adds a convenient “Copy clean link” option to your right-click menu, allowing you to share links without embedded trackers.

Unlike similar tools, CleanLinks uniquely detects embedded URLs within redirect links, offering more comprehensive privacy protection. Users can manage and edit cleaning rules locally, with an accessible history feature to review cleaned links. While providing robust privacy features, CleanLinks may occasionally break legitimate website redirects, but includes easy manual whitelisting to restore website functionality. This tool is ideal for anyone looking to secure their browsing experience by eliminating unwelcome tracking and speeding up page loads.

By:
Cimbali
Daily users:
101 -3
Rating:
3.74
(35)
Version:
4.2.3 Last updated: 2022-02-08
Version code:
5361536
Creation date:
2018-05-13
Risk:
High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • clipboardWrite
  • contextMenus
  • alarms
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • https://publicsuffix.org/list/public_suffix_list.dat
Size:
307.55KB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

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CleanLinks requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

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  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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CleanLinks has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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