Merlin
Link Cleaner

Link Cleaner

Clean URLs that are about to be visited: - removes utm_* parameters - on item pages of aliexpress and amazon, removes tracking parameters - skip redirect pages of facebook, steam and reddit

What is Link Cleaner?
Link Cleaner is a handy Firefox add-on designed to streamline your browsing by efficiently cleaning URLs you intend to visit. It effectively removes redundant parameters such as utm_* and skips redirect pages on popular platforms like Facebook, Steam, and Reddit. Moreover, it specifically cleans tracking parameters on item pages of Aliexpress and Amazon URLs. Unlike other comparable addons, Link Cleaner does not modify links using JavaScript injections; it listens to main URL requests and alters them to eliminate redirects and tracking, ensuring a more transparent and efficient browsing experience.
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Merlin
Stats
Users: 3,105 ▲ 12
Rating: 3.92 (111)
Version: 1.6resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-02-27
Weekly download count: 6
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 9.39K
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# 1638 ▼ 9
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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Ability to remove various tracking parameters from URLs
  • Has the potential to improve internet privacy and security
Cons
  • Does not remove certain specific tracking parameters (e.g. Facebook's fbclid)
  • Some users report that the add-on does not work on certain websites
  • Unclear if the add-on intercepts and cleans the URL before it is sent to the website
Most mentioned
  • Inability to remove specific tracking parameters (e.g. Facebook's fbclid)
  • Uncertainty about the add-on's ability to work on certain websites
  • Question about the add-on's interception and cleaning of URLs before they are sent to the website
Recent reviews
Mala la wea
by Elverpueh, 2024-03-23
by ..o.n.o.., 2024-03-15
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Safety
Risk impact

Link Cleaner is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Link Cleaner if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Link Cleaner is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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