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
Weekly download count: 1,940
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very high risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
Size: 26.65K
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URLs: Website
Ranking
# 261
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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
http://www.google.com/(when searching for "Google") will be replaced with:https://encrypted.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=Google&source=web&cd=8&sqi=2&ved=0CFgQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&ei=Ej__TrCkJo2bOrSs2aIE&usg=AFQjCNG5-9Jej-ukVeakTgwonqt2narbYg&sig2=f9f1dWcZoj6ZUC2Zxy9y2g
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
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Easy to use
- Effective in preventing URL tracking
- Long-standing support from developers
Cons
- Does not prevent all tracking methods used by Google
- Developer support and updates are lacking
- Overtaken by other add-ons like Ublock Origin
Most mentioned
- Ineffectiveness against comprehensive tracking
- Need for additional features like support for YouTube redirect links
- General appreciation for the effort of the developers
User reviews
by taroo, 2024-12-15
gut?!?
by GOLEM, 2024-12-14
Does not work safely!!!
This addon just prevents URL tracking, but Google uses several other tricks to track your clicks, e.g. Google gets much more information using javascript (example: track event mouseup)
The developer does nothing to make this addon as advertised.
Thus, we as experts consider this addon as fake.
by netcat, 2024-12-13
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Don't track me Google requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Don't track me Google has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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