Chrome-Stats extension
Don't track me Google
Removes the annoying link-conversion at Google Search/maps/...
What is Don't track me Google?
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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
User reviews summary
Pros
- Disables imposed Google URL redirect in Gmail
- Makes browsing faster and safer
- Helps with loading pages faster
Cons
- Causes issues with Google Slides
- Disables lightbox for photo attachments in Gmail
- Doesn't work anymore due to changes in Google tracking methods
Most mentioned
- Works on Yandex alpha
- Disables imposed Google URL redirect in Gmail
- Doesn't work anymore due to changes in Google tracking methods
Recent reviews
Tyrand, 2024-04-14
Vas 9020, 2023-10-06
Varniit Professional, 2023-03-18Safety
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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