Removes Google Analytics (UTM) parameters, and various other click tracking tokens, from URL query strings.

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Version
2.11
Update
October 14, 2024
Size
38.32KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.05714 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Https://*/*?*
Http://*/*?*
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Tracking Token Stripper Extension

FeedBurner and similar links often include Google Analytics tracking tokens in the URL's query string. These start with the prefix \"utm_\" (Urchin Tracking Monitor). Facebook and Google also add click tracking identifiers to outbound URLs (\"fblid\" and \"gclid\"). They are used by the target site to report back statistics regarding the origin of the inbound link.

This extension removes these tokens from the URL before the destination site is visited, resulting in a more private browsing experience with a cleaner URL that's more suitable for copying into an email, instant message, etc.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Tracking Token Stripper","version": "2.11","manifest_version": 2,"author": "Jon Parise","description": "Removes Google Analytics (UTM) parameters, and various other click tracking tokens, from URL query strings.","homepage_url": "https://github.com/jparise/chrome-utm-stripper","icons" :{"48" : "icon-48.png","128" : "icon-128.png"},"background": {"scripts": ["background.js"]},"permissions": ["webRequest","webRequestBlocking","https://*/*?*","http://*/*?*"]}
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How to download and manually install Tracking Token Stripper extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Tracking Token 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 Tracking Token Stripper extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Tracking Token Stripper extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Tracking Token Stripper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Tracking Token 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 Tracking Token Stripper Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Tracking Token Stripper extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Tracking Token Stripper extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Tracking Token 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 Tracking Token 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 Tracking Token Stripper extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Tracking Token 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 Tracking Token Stripper extension file

Select and download the Tracking Token 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 Tracking Token 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 Tracking Token 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 Tracking Token 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 Tracking Token Stripper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Varniit Professional (ID: 00000013ab354b9b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/18/2023 Not working. Doesn't clean up the url. Checked on several google searches to begin with.

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Lightology (ID: 000000cf945e2dc0) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/15/2023 doesnt work

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Google User (ID: 000000379b8de0b5) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/07/2023 Does nothing. Hasn't been updated in almost a year. Checkout the issues for this extension on Github. Sadly, sophists who practice Trumpism or those with a warped mindset will assume I have something against the extension. There's no evidence this extension works. Get a reputable (free) privacy extension that does what it claims. Uninstalled.

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Marc Spector (ID: 000000c710648f32) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/27/2022 Works great.

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Sreejith (ID: 0000004c16a9e1a6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/12/2021 Thank you for taking the time to create this extension and making it available for free. This is an awesome addon and it works good!