Don't track me Google

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

Don't Track Me Google - An Extension for Privacy

'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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Extension stats

By: Rob W
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.65
(212)
Version: 4.29 (Last updated: 2024-06-03)
Creation date: 2018-12-23
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 23.71K

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Extension summary

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
  • Removes trackers from URLs in Google search
  • Improves loading speed of websites
  • Disables Google's URL redirect in Gmail
  • Works well on Yandex
  • Helpful for user privacy
Cons
  • Not functioning as intended for some users
  • Breaks Presenter View in Google Slides
  • Issues reported on Opera but not Firefox
  • Requires permission adjustments for full functionality
Most mentioned
  • Not working for several Google searches
  • Breaks Google Slides functionality
  • Works better on Firefox than on other browsers
  • Appreciation for improvement in user experience
User reviews
no se si sirva esto
by Percy López, 2024-10-13

by Nico Arcenas, 2024-09-18

best I have used extension to remove trackers from urls when I click it in google search and make sites load faster!
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Don't track me Google requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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