Tracking Token Stripper

Removes Google Analytics (UTM) parameters, and various other click tracking tokens, from URL query strings.

Tracking Token Stripper - Cleaner URL Chrome Extension

'Tracking Token Stripper' is a Chrome extension designed to remove tracking tokens such as Google Analytics (UTM) parameters, Facebook's 'fblid', and Google's 'gclid' from URLs. This results in an overall cleaner and more private browsing experience. Ideal for users who wish to share URLs without the additional tracking information.

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By: Jon Parise

Users: 9,000+

-1,000

Rating: 4.04

(69)

Version: 2.12 (Last updated: 2024-12-19)

Creation date: 2020-06-26

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
https://*/*?*
http://*/*?*

Size: 39.26K

Email: jo*****@indelible.org

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 7,914 ▲ 63

Other rankings

#10589 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 112 #7 in tracking keyword 33

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Tracking Token Stripper (v2.12)

1,292+ 4.60

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Tracking Token Stripper (v2.12)

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works great
Nice tool
Free and provides privacy
Removes a number of tracking tokens like utm_*

Cons

Doesn't work for many users
Hasn't been updated in almost a year
Doesn't clean up all URLs as expected
Interferes with some websites (e.g., Buzzfeed)

Most mentioned

Not clearing tracking tokens properly
General dissatisfaction with functionality
Some users find it works well

User reviews

Nice tool

Samuel Gabriel, 2024-11-18

Trash, nothing works. It doesn't clear tracking token nor URLs

Justin White, 2024-01-30

Doesn't work

Wendy Benedict, 2023-12-12

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tracking Token Stripper requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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