Description
Remove tracking elements from URLs.
Extension Rankings
View how this extension ranks compared to others in the same category and across all extensions.
Ranking Summary
Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Tracking" Keyword
"Store" Keyword
"Remove" Keyword
"Prevent" Keyword
"Include" Keyword
"Example" Keyword
Growth Metrics
Weekly Changes
Review Summary
ClearURLs is praised for effectively clearing tracking parameters and improving privacy with a lightweight design. However, multiple users report significant issues with compatibility, especially breaking features across Google services like Sheets, Docs, and Calendar, as well as login problems on various sites. A major drawback is the lack of whitelist functionality, forcing users to disable the extension frequently. Additionally, it is outdated regarding Chrome's Manifest V3 requirements, limiting usability on modern browsers. While the core idea is appreciated, these ongoing issues diminish its overall reliability.
Pros
- Effectively clears tracking parameters from URLs, enhancing privacy.
- Lightweight and improves browser performance for some users.
- Simple and straightforward functionality, easy to use.
- Highly valued by users for keeping browsing private and avoiding marketing trackers.
- Generally works well when not interfering with specific site functionalities.
Cons
- Breaks functionality on various Google services such as Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Google Play Books.
- Lacks whitelist or blacklist options to exclude certain sites, causing compatibility issues.
- Causes login and site interaction problems, particularly on Google sites and others requiring login.
- Not updated to Manifest V3; compatibility issues with newer versions of Chrome and Chromium browsers.
- Detected as adblocker by some sites, requiring disabling and reducing convenience.
Permissions
This extension can:
- <all_urls>
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- contextMenus
- webNavigation
- tabs
- downloads
Additional Information
1.26.0
November 19, 2022
0.81 MB
iddeenfrnltresithuplpt-BRpt-PTslruuktharzh-CNzh-TWjako
Developer Information
Alternative Extensions
Decentraleyes
Privacy Badger
Cookie AutoDelete
Neat URL
LocalCDN
Canvas Blocker - Fingerprint Protect
Smart HTTPS
uBO-Scope
Privacy Settings
Don't track me Google
CSS Exfil Protection
