Kill fbclid

Name: Kill fbclid
Rating: 2.6785714285714284 (28 reviews)
Author: Jakub Bouček

Extension is removing ?fbclid= parameter from URL

Kill fbclid Chrome Extension

Kill fbclid is designed to automatically remove the annoying ?fbclid= parameter from URLs when you open any website from Facebook. This lightweight extension focuses on performance and minimizes unnecessary resource usage, ensuring your browsing experience remains smooth and uninterrupted.

Inspired by the insightful work of Michal Špaček, this extension provides a clean browsing experience without the clutter of Facebook's tracking parameters. Additionally, it has undergone updates to improve its functionality and user experience, including an icon redesign based on user feedback. Get rid of unwanted URL parameters today with Kill fbclid!

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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

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Size: 11.66K

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

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Chrome Web Store

Updated: 19 hours ago

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# 23,609 ▲ 990

Other rankings

#7231 in Developer Tools ▼ 64

User reviews

Pros

Removes the fbclid parameter after the page loads, which helps with visual clutter when sharing links.
Works for users who are mainly concerned with removing the fbclid parameter from the URLs they bookmark or share.
Saves time for users who frequently bookmark links from Facebook, eliminating the need to manually remove the fbclid.

Cons

Does not prevent tracking as the fbclid parameter is still sent to websites before removal.
Only removes the fbclid parameter after the page has loaded, which is seen as a privacy concern by some users.
Misleading name as it doesn't 'kill' the fbclid before it gets sent; it merely strips it from the displayed URL afterwards.

Most mentioned

The extension removes the fbclid parameter, but only after the page has loaded, not before.
Many users find the extension does not work as promised, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
The extension is often misunderstood regarding its effectiveness in preventing Facebook tracking.

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

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.

Harsha Vardhan, 2022-03-23

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Kill fbclid requires very minimum permissions.

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