Neat URL

Remove garbage from URLs.

Neat URL: A Firefox Add-on for Cleaner URLs

"Neat URL" is a Firefox add-on dedicated to enhancing your online experience by tidying up URLs. It efficiently cleans URLs by removing unwanted parameters, such as Google Analytics' utm parameters. Additionally, it offers customizable rules, domain-specific removals, and even matches wildcard domains. The result? A cleaner, concise URL for an uncomplicated browsing experience.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 3,194
-31
Rating: 4.60
(145)
Version: 5.0.0 (Last updated: 2020-04-26)
Version code: 5013192
Creation date: 2017-08-14
Weekly download count: 28
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • notifications
  • contextMenus
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 63.93K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Neat URL (v5.0.0)
7,000 4.14 (44)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • It effectively cleans URLs without interfering with the browsing experience
  • Lightweight and stable compared to alternatives like ClearURLs
  • Custom blocking rules can be added easily
  • Maintains user privacy effectively
Cons
  • Lacks an interface for editing default rules directly
  • No regex support for more advanced blocking options
  • Some users wish for a better UI to see what has been blocked
Most mentioned
  • Comparison with other URL-cleaning extensions like ClearURLs and CleanLinks
  • Desire for more customization options and rules management
  • Overall satisfaction with the performance and effectiveness of the add-on
User reviews

by shib, 2025-01-16

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by ChSF, 2024-07-15
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Neat URL requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Neat URL. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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