Kill fbclid

Extension is removing ?fbclid= parameter from URL

Kill fbclid: Efficient URL Parameter Remover Chrome Extension

Kill fbclid is a high-performance Chrome extension that effectively removes the ?fbclid= parameter from URLs. This is often found in links opened from Facebook which can be annoying. It's developed with performance in mind, preventing any unnecessary power expenditure. The extension was inspired by Michal Špaček's work on modifying URLs using JavaScript.

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By: Jakub Bouček

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 2.68

(28)

Version: 1.0.4 (Last updated: 2020-11-10)

Creation date: 2019-07-09

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Size: 11.66K

Email: pa*****@jakubboucek.cz

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# 25,190 ▲ 107

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Extension summary

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Remove annoying ?fbclid= parameter from URL when you open any website from Facebook.

Created with a high focus to performance, no unnecessary power waste.

Strongly inspired by Michal Špaček's post: https://www.michalspacek.com/using-javascript-to-modify-urls-and-hide-fbclid

Note: 2019-02-23 Changed icon of extension based on urgent complaint (see: https://github.com/jakubboucek/kill-fbclid/issues/4)

User reviews

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Pros

Effectively removes fbclid from URLs after page load
Big time saver when bookmarking or sharing links
Works as advertised for users not concerned about tracking
Helps keep URLs clean and manageable

Cons

Only removes fbclid after navigating to the page, not before
Misleading name - does not completely 'kill' tracking
Still sends fbclid to websites, leaving tracking opportunities
Users feel it does not help with privacy and tracking as intended

Most mentioned

Doesn't work as intended
Only removes fbclid after page is loaded
Misleading extension name
Removes fbclid but still allows tracking
Saves users from manually deleting fbclid

User reviews

useless

Omi Azad, 2024-09-12

Should be called "clean" fbclid because the parameter gets passed, but it is immediately stripped. Does exactly what I need. Big time saver when bookmarking or sharing links.

Jeff Weiss, 2023-02-01

Great extension. Sorry that some people misunderstood the usage. I bookmark links from Facebook a lot, and due to fbclid, I sometimes double bookmark the same links. Now the issue is solved using this extension.