Chrome-Stats extension
Tracking Token Stripper
Removes Google Analytics (UTM) parameters, and various other click tracking tokens, from URL query strings.
What is Tracking Token Stripper?
Stats
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- https://*/*?*
- http://*/*?*
Chrome-Stats Rank
Summary
FeedBurner and similar links often include Google Analytics tracking tokens in the URL's query string. These start with the prefix "utm_" (Urchin Tracking Monitor). Facebook and Google also add click tracking identifiers to outbound URLs ("fblid" and "gclid"). They are used by the target site to report back statistics regarding the origin of the inbound link.
This extension removes these tokens from the URL before the destination site is visited, resulting in a more private browsing experience with a cleaner URL that's more suitable for copying into an email, instant message, etc.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Works great
- Superb. It works like charm
Cons
- Doesn't work
- Doesn't clear tracking token nor URLs
- Interacts very badly with Buzzfeed pages
- Prevented me logging on to my Bank
Most mentioned
- Doesn't work
- Works great
- Interacts very badly with Buzzfeed pages
Recent reviews
A Google user, 2017-02-21
A Google user, 2012-10-08
A Google user, 2017-02-21Safety
Risk impact
Tracking Token Stripper is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Tracking Token Stripper if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Tracking Token Stripper is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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