Don't track me Google

Removes the annoying link-conversion at Google Search / maps / ...

Don't Track Me Google - Firefox Add-on

"Don't track me Google" is a Firefox add-on initially published as a user script in 2011 and as a Chrome extension in 2012. It deactivates Google's link-conversion/tracking feature which alters search results into trackable links. This feature enhances user privacy by preventing tracking, speeds up the loading of search results, and simplifies copying of links.

Add-on stats

By: Rob W
Daily users: 74,319
590
Rating: 4.63
(324)
Version: 4.28 (Last updated: 2023-07-06)
Creation date: 2016-07-06
Weekly download count: 1,983
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 26.65K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Don't track me Google (v4.29)
4.65 (212) 30,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

At the Google Search engine, search results are converted to an ugly link upon click. This link enables tracking for Google.

For example, the search entry

This addon removes Google's link-conversion/tracking feature. This speeds up loading search results and allows you to normally copy links.

History: Initially published as a user script (2011), later as a Chrome extension (2012), and now (2016) also as a Firefox add-on, because it is now possible to provide this feature in Firefox without side effects.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Effectively reduces URL tracking
  • User appreciation for the add-on's existence
  • Useful as a supplemental tool
  • Provides a sense of security against trackers
Cons
  • Does not prevent all forms of tracking by Google
  • Limited functionality compared to other tools like Ublock Origin
  • Lack of support for specific features such as YouTube links
  • Concerns about the developer's commitment to update or improve the add-on
Most mentioned
  • Effectiveness in reducing URL tracking
  • Concerns about comprehensive tracking methods used by Google
  • Comparison with other ad-blocking extensions or tools
User reviews
by Jim Halpert, 2025-01-27

Wow, that's amazing!!! Thanks for your great work!
by Universe, 2025-01-05

by Arel, 2025-01-04
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Don't track me Google requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: google.com, google.ad, google.ae, com.af, com.ag, com.ai, google.al, google.am, co.ao, com.ar, google.as, google.at, com.au, google.az, google.ba, com.bd, google.be, google.bf, google.bg, com.bh, google.bi, google.bj, com.bn, com.bo, com.br, google.bs, google.bt, co.bw, google.by, com.bz, google.ca, google.cd, google.cf, google.cg, google.ch, google.ci, co.ck, google.cl, google.cm, google.cn, com.co, co.cr, com.cu, google.cv, com.cy, google.cz, google.de, google.dj, google.dk, google.dm, com.do, google.dz, com.ec, google.ee, com.eg, google.es, com.et, google.fi, com.fj, google.fm, google.fr, google.ga, google.ge, google.gg, com.gh, com.gi, google.gl, google.gm, google.gp, google.gr, com.gt, google.gy, com.hk, google.hn, google.hr, google.ht, google.hu, co.id, google.ie, co.il, google.im, co.in, google.iq, google.is, google.it, google.je, com.jm, google.jo, co.jp, co.ke, com.kh, google.ki, google.kg, co.kr, com.kw, google.kz, google.la, com.lb, google.li, google.lk, co.ls, google.lt, google.lu, google.lv, com.ly, co.ma, google.md, google.me, google.mg, google.mk, google.ml, com.mm, google.mn, google.ms, com.mt, google.mu, google.mv, google.mw, com.mx, com.my, co.mz, com.na, com.nf, com.ng, com.ni, google.ne, google.nl, google.no, com.np, google.nr, google.nu, co.nz, com.om, com.pa, com.pe, com.pg, com.ph, com.pk, google.pl, google.pn, com.pr, google.ps, google.pt, com.py, com.qa, google.ro, google.ru, google.rw, com.sa, com.sb, google.sc, google.se, com.sg, google.sh, google.si, google.sk, com.sl, google.sn, google.so, google.sm, google.sr, google.st, com.sv, google.td, google.tg, co.th, com.tj, google.tk, google.tl, google.tm, google.tn, google.to, com.tr, google.tt, com.tw, co.tz, com.ua, co.ug, co.uk, com.uy, co.uz, com.vc, co.ve, google.vg, co.vi, com.vn, google.vu, google.ws, google.rs, co.za, co.zm, co.zw, google.cat, google.ng
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Risk likelihood

Don't track me Google has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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