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.

Extension stats

By: Rob W
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.65 (211)
Version: 4.29 (Last updated: 2024-06-03)
Creation date: 2018-12-23
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 23.71K

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Don't track me Google (v4.28)
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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 when using Google Search
  • Makes Google Search experience better
  • Disables Google's URL redirects in Gmail
  • Works well on Yandex
  • Improves site loading speed
Cons
  • Not functioning properly on some browsers like Opera
  • Breaks Google Slides' Presenter View
  • No longer functions as intended due to changes by Google
Most mentioned
  • Breaks Google Slides
  • Not working on several Google searches
  • Works well on Yandex
  • Disables URL redirect in Gmail
Recent reviews
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!

Great, makes Google Search much better.
by Tyrand, 2024-04-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Don't track me Google is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Don't track me Google has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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