PrivateX

PrivateX

This add-on lets the user open websites like banking, travel sites,etc in an incognito window. Also, UTM remover by default.

What is PrivateX?
PrivateX is a Chrome extension that allows users to open websites like banking and travel sites in an incognito window. It provides a more private browsing experience by removing UTM tracking tokens from the URL's query string.
Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-09-02
Users: 35
Rating: 5.00 (4)
Version: 2.1 (Last updated: 2018-05-29)
Creation date: 2018-05-29
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • tabs
Size: 32.49K
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Summary

This add-on lets the user open websites with critical user information [Like banking, travel sites, etc] in an incognito window, without the hassle of copying the URL and such. To use the add-on, simply click the add-on button (which looks like a magician's glasses striked through) in the toolbar, and if the site you're viewing is supported by our add-on, you'll be able to open it in an Incognito Window with a single-click. In case the add-on doesn't work on a URL, please mail us at jyotsna17gupta [AT] gmail [DOT] com and we'll get back to you shortly, if and when we'll be able to support that URL.

Also, this extension by default chops off the Google Analytics tracking (i.e. Urchin Tracking Monitor) tokens from the URL's query string before the web Request is made. So, this extension provides more private browsing experience with cleaner and shorter URL.

PrivateX strips utm_* tokens (for instance, "utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss") from URLs to prevent the user from being tracked.

Example of URL with UTM tokens: https://www.example.com/page?utm_content=buffercf3b2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

URL after installing PrivateX : https://www.example.com/page

User reviews
A very commendable effort from the developer. A must have for everyone.!! kudos..
by Jyoti Gupta Jyoti Gupta, 2018-02-10

PrivateX has helped in saving my time especially when I browse travelling sites
by Ishan Ojha Ishan Ojha, 2018-02-10

This add-on works so perfectly, I am astounded.
by Aman Kumar Gupta Aman Kumar Gupta, 2018-01-21
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Safety
Risk impact

PrivateX 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 PrivateX if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

PrivateX may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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