Tracking Token Stripper - Cleaner URL Chrome Extension
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Extension 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
- Works great
- Nice tool
- Free and provides privacy
- Removes a number of tracking tokens like utm_*
- 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)
- Not clearing tracking tokens properly
- General dissatisfaction with functionality
- Some users find it works well
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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 likelihood
Tracking Token Stripper is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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