Tracking Token Stripper

Removes Google Analytics (UTM), Google and Facebook click tracking tokens from URL query strings

Tracking Token Stripper: Enhance Privacy with Firefox Add-On

'Tracking Token Stripper' is a Firefox add-on designed to provide a more private and clean browsing experience. It does this by removing Google Analytics (UTM) tokens, and Google and Facebook click tracking identifiers from URL query strings prior to web request. This results in not only a better overall browsing privacy but also neater and more visually pleasing URLs.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 1,292
Rating: 4.60
(20)
Version: 2.12 (Last updated: 2024-12-19)
Version code: 5863396
Creation date: 2018-02-21
Weekly download count: 11
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • https://*/*?*
  • http://*/*?*
Size: 44.08K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Tracking Token Stripper (v2.12)
9,000 4.04 (69)
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
  • Helps in removing tracking tokens from URLs
  • Addresses a specific need for Instagram links
  • Offers a useful function for privacy-conscious users
Cons
  • Does not work effectively with certain email links
  • Lacks user control over query string management
  • Limited functionality in managing tracking tokens
Most mentioned
  • Need for improved control over query string parameters
  • Ineffectiveness with certain types of links like emails
  • Basic idea is good but implementation has flaws
User reviews

by Andy, 2025-01-10

by Andreas, 2024-12-18
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Tracking Token Stripper 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 Tracking Token Stripper. Use it at your own risk.

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