Remove FBclid and UTM

Removes fbclid, gclid, and utm query parameters from URLs before they load. Simple add-on, no config, bare minimum permissions required.

Remove FBclid and UTM: Efficient URL Data Tracking Blocker

"Remove FBclid and UTM" is a simple, yet efficient Firefox add-on that is designed to remove particular data tracking parameters namely fbclid, gclid, ysclid, and various utm parameters from both HTTP and HTTPS URLs before they load. This adds an extra layer of privacy to your browsing, by preventing unwanted data tracking scripts from running.

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Add-on stats

By: StevieB

Daily users: 681

-16

Rating: 4.63

(27)

Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2023-03-10)

Version code: 5537664

Creation date: 2019-08-21

Weekly download count: 5

Firefox on Android: Yes

Risk:

Permissions:

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

Size: 10.78K

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 3,885 ▼ 56

Other rankings

#12 in remove keyword 50

#27 in query keyword 4

#51 in permissions keyword 14

#56 in permission keyword 15

#67 in identify keyword 14 ▲ 2

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Other platforms

Not available on Chrome

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

Effectively removes fbclid and other tracking parameters from URLs
Works well in the background without noticeable impact on browsing
Compatible with newer versions of Firefox, including mobile
User-friendly with positive feedback on performance
Supports user requests for additional tracking parameter removals

Cons

Does not currently remove certain parameters like 'utm_id' and 'xtor'
Right-click copy link functionality does not strip fbclid
Some users report that it doesn't change the URL seen in live headers
Lacks support for additional parameters like 'ysclid' for Yandex

Most mentioned

Requests for additional param removals like guccounter, ysclid, and ref
Works effectively at removing fbclid parameter
Users desire improved functionality for copying URLs without tracking parameters
Compatibility with privacy-focused extensions like uBlock Origin

User reviews

by Korwin, 2025-02-27

by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-26

I found some more tracking parameters. Because many sites are realizing we massively block or spoof the referrer header, they started putting them in the URL instead. Here are a few I found: ?referrer= ?ref= ?r= The last one is probably hard to safely remove because it may be a legit parameter for a dynamic site. Props to whoever thought of using that to smuggle the referrer.

by Firefox user 16817970, 2024-10-10

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Remove FBclid and UTM 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

Remove FBclid and UTM has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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