TrackBlock

Blocks tracking IDs from URLs (fbclid, utm_*, etc.). By-passes redirect pages (links in GMail, Hangouts, YouTube etc.), which are used for tracking too.

TrackBlock - Firefox Add-on

TrackBlock is a Firefox add-on that blocks tracking IDs like fbclid, utm_*, gclid, and igshid from URLs. It also bypasses redirect pages used for tracking in platforms like Facebook, Google, Instagram, and more.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 13
Version: 0.1.6 (Last updated: 2020-10-20)
Version code: 5119377
Creation date: 2020-08-26
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 9.36K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews


Just what I was looking for. I use this addon in combination with some scripts, because the scripts don't seem to work 100% of the time. 1. https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/432387-general-url-cleaner-revived 2. https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/433408-youtube-url-tracker-remover However your addon doesn't seem to fix instagram, facebook url tracking! https://l.instagram.com/?u= https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u= This is why I have blocked these sites with 0.0.0.0 with uBlockOrigin ... this way I can manually copy the links without the tracking.
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Add-on safety

Risk impact
High risk impact

TrackBlock 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
Low risk likelihood

TrackBlock has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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