What is ClearURLs?
ClearURLs is a amazon extension for chrome. it's a free extension , it has 100,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 3.82 from 153 rated user, last update is 531 days ago.
What’s new in version 1.26.0?
This extension will automatically remove tracking elements from URLs to help protect your privacy when browse through the Internet.
Many websites use tracking elements in the URL (e.g. https://example.com?utm_source=newsletter1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sale) to mark your online activity. All that tracking code is not necessary for a website to be displayed or work correctly and can therefore be removed—that is exactly what ClearURLs does.
Another common example are Amazon URLs. If you search for a product on Amazon you will see a very long URL, such as: https://www.amazon.com/dp/exampleProduct/ref=sxin_0_pb?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&keywords=tea&pd_rd_i=exampleProduct&pd_rd_r=8d39e4cd-1e4f-43db-b6e7-72e969a84aa5&pd_rd_w=1pcKM&pd_rd_wg=hYrNl&pf_rd_p=50bbfd25-5ef7-41a2-68d6-74d854b30e30&pf_rd_r=0GMWD0YYKA7XFGX55ADP&qid=1517757263&rnid=2914120011
Indeed most of the above URL is tracking code. Once ClearURLs has cleaned the address, it will look like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/exampleProduct
All functions in a nutshell
* Removes tracking from URLs automatically in the background
* Blocks some common ad domains (optional)
* Has a built-in tool to clean up multiple URLs at once
* Supports redirection to the destination, without tracking services as middleman
* Adds an entry to the context menu so that links can be copied quickly and cleanly
* Blocks hyperlink auditing, also known as ping tracking
* Prevents tracking injection over history API
* Prevents Google from rewriting the search results (to include tracking elements)
* Prevents Yandex from rewriting the search results (to include tracking elements)
* Badgeds to show the currently blocked elements
* Supports optional logging
* Supports export/import of settings
* Has a donate button
How to install ClearURLs?
You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.
Preview of ClearURLs
Technical Features:
- Latest Version: 1.26.0
- Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
- License: Free
- Latest update: Friday, November 18th, 2022
- Author: Kevin Röbert
ClearURLs Available languages:
Bahasa Indonesia, Deutsch, English, Français, Nederlands, Türkçe, español, italiano, magyar, polski, português (Brasil), português (Portugal), slovenščina, русский, українська, ไทย, العربية, 中文 (简体), 中文 (繁體), 日本語, 한국어.
FAQ
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What about others talk about clearurls chrome extension?
36% user give 5-star rating, 12% user give 4-star rating, 16% user give 3-star rating, 22% user give 2-star rating, 13% user give 1-star rating. Read reviews of clearurls
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How could i get help if there is something wrong with clearurls chrome extension?
You could find more help information from clearurls support page.
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How could i contact the developer of clearurls chrome extension?
You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.
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What are the required permissions for extensions?
- <all_urls>
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- contextMenus
- webNavigation
- tabs
- downloads
More about manifest_file of clearurls.
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How could i report abuse of clearurls chrome extension?
You could click to report abuse of clearurls.
Reviews of clearurls:
Breaks some websites without the ability to exclude it. Example is Firebase "App Distribution" page, which it ruins its ability to just download APK files.
Works but only half-heartedly. Creates big issues when logging in with several sites and esp., with google sites and where google login is present. Plus a lot of sites detect this as adblocker so either I have disable this or leave that site. I don't know why dev hasn't provided any whitelist or blacklist option. Waiting for better update in 2023.
Needs a whitelist feature