Tracking Token Stripper

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

What is Tracking Token Stripper?

'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

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Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.06 (70) ▲ 0.01

Version: 2.11 (Last updated: 2024-10-14)

Creation date: 2020-06-26

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

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

Size: 39.24K

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

Ranking

# 8338 ▼ 77

Other rankings

#11294 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 7 #5 in tracking keyword 24 ▲ 4

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Extension summary

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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

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Pros

Works great for removing certain tracking tokens
Appreciation for the extension being free and well-made
Users expressed strong dislike for tracking tokens and appreciated the functionality

Cons

Does not effectively remove all tracking tokens (e.g., utm_brand, utm_mailing)
Some users experienced issues with specific websites like Facebook and Buzzfeed
The extension hasn't been updated in a long time, raising concerns about its effectiveness and reliability

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