NoRef

Copies URL without referral data.
What is NoRef?
NoRef is a Chrome extension that allows you to quickly copy your current URL without unnecessary and potentially long referral data. It also lets you store and manage your recently copied URLs on your local machine.

Extension stats

By: BPPlugins
Users: 36 ▼ -3
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 2 (Last updated: 2022-07-26)
Creation date: 2022-07-26
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • clipboardWrite
  • storage
Size: 263.17K

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Extension summary

NoRef allows you to quickly copy your current URL while removing unnecessary and potentially very long referral data (ex. ?ref=123). You can set your own key macro of up to 3 keys to copy the URL without referral, or in the cases of some sites like YouTube where referral info is needed you can set a key macro to copy the entire URL.

NoRef also stores all of your recently copied URL's (on your local machine, not in the cloud) and you can delete them all or just certain ones.

User reviews

Very simple, lightweight, and does exactly what it needs to. Configuring the key is a little confusing (you have to click and hold, and then press the key combo), but once it's setup it works well. Confirmed via wireshark it isn't sending data anywhere.
by Ed Ed, 2023-02-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

NoRef may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

NoRef has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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