Don't track me Google

Removes the annoying link-conversion at Google Search/maps/...

What is Don't track me Google?

'Don't Track Me Google' is a Chrome extension that operates to avoid Google's URL tracking method. It significantly ceases Google's intervention in your browsing, enhancing search outcomes speed and letting users to copy links seamlessly. Furthermore, as of version 4.23, link tracking through the 'ping' attribute is deactivated by default, encapsulating your online privacy.

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By: Rob W

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Users: 34,526 ▲ 269

Rating: 4.65 (208)

Version: 4.28 (Last updated: 2023-07-02)

Creation date: 2018-12-23

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

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Size: 20.68K

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URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 4909 ▲ 23

Other rankings

#1282 in Tools ▼ 11 #68 in tracking keyword 57 #230 in google keyword 98 ▲ 1 #289 in google search keyword 90 ▼ 8

Other platforms

Don't track me Google (v4.28)

4.66 (281) 63,177

Not available on Edge

Summary

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This extension gets rid of Google's ugly (tracking) URL. This speeds up loading search results and allows you to normally copy links.

Source code: https://github.com/Rob--W/dont-track-me-google Firefox addon: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/dont-track-me-google1/ Available since 2011.

As of version 4.23 (January 2021), link tracking via the "ping" attribute is disabled by default. This prevents Google from tracking your link clicks. If you want Google to track your link clicks, visit the options page to disable this feature.

User reviews

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Pros

Faster loading times
Efficient Google searches
Works well in Yandex Alpha
Disables Google's URL redirect in Gmail
Makes browsing safer

Cons

Doesn't work in Opera
Causes issues in Google Slides
Doesn't work anymore due to Google's change in tracking
Lightbox doesn't open in Gmail

Most mentioned

Improves loading time
Issues with Google Slides
Stopped working due to Google's updated tracking
Direct accessing URLs

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Safety

Risk impact

Don't track me Google may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.