Removes Google Analytics (UTM) tracking tokens from URL query strings.

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Version
1.6
Update
May 2, 2016
Size
14.25KiB
Developer
Category
Users
180
Rating
3.6 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Google Analytics Parameter Stripper Extension

Removes Google Analytics/Urchin tracking parameters (utm_source, utm_medium, etc.) from URLs that are displayed in the address bar. Also cleans up YouTube URLs slightly.

This is done as a purely aesthetic post-processing step, the site still sees the parameters at initial loading time. The \"cleaned up\" URL is ready to be pasted into emails, IMs, etc.

Permissions that are required:
- \"Your browsing history\": Necessary to observe when tabs are created and navigated to
- \"Your data on all websites\": Necessary to execute the JavaScript to update the URL without reloading the tab
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Google Analytics Parameter Stripper", "description": "Removes Google Analytics (UTM) tracking tokens from URL query strings.", "version": "1.6", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "permissions": [ "webNavigation", "" ], "icons": { "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Google Analytics Parameter Stripper Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension file

Select and download the Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Google Analytics Parameter Stripper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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umisery (ID: 0000003fcf50b69e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/18/2019 This extension works great, but links containing UTM are stored in the history. Would it be possible to change/remove said links to get rid of UTM?

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Andrew Wooldridge (ID: 000000b28f753dd7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/03/2016 Thank you so much! It's always a pain to remove those before sharing links.

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Jorge Alejo (ID: 0000000ed883c044) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/22/2013 It doesn't work. It corrects url just after the link is loaded and nothing happens until you refresh the webpage. :(

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Behnam Esfahbod (ID: 0000005f403e075a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/19/2012 Makes invalid URL when the URL starts with "?utm_" and includes non-utm parameters.

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ああ (ID: 00000068af5c308b) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/17/2011 mixiの?from=global等を無視してくれるかと思ったんですが無理でした。(In mixi, "?*" is not need.But this is not effective.) 英語を読む意欲が無いのでそもそもこれはそういうツールじゃないのかもしれません。もしそうならこの評価は無視してくだしあ。