nofbclid

Facebook has recently begun injecting a fbclid parameter into all outgoing URLs. This is, imo, a bit of a dick move. So this addon strips that param from all url requests.

nofbclid - Strip the fbclid parameter from all outgoing URLs

nofbclid is a Firefox add-on that eliminates the fbclid parameter injected by Facebook into outgoing URLs. It provides a simple solution to strip this unwanted parameter and enhance your browsing experience.

Add-on stats

Daily users: 40
Rating: 3.50
(6)
Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2019-08-05)
Creation date: 2018-10-25
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 20.60K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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User reviews

Doesn't work in FF 76.0.1 - fbclid is still there in the requested URL
by Firefox user 5702412, 2020-05-27

Glad I found this! The Privacy Browser by Soren Stoutner has this as a built-in feature, so I'm glad you're providing it as an addon for FF. In the Privacy Browser, it not only offers the option to remove "&fbclid=" and "?fbclid=", but also "&fbadid=" and "?fbadid=". Then there is Google Analytics ("&utm_" and "?utm_"), and Twitter's AMP redirection ("?amp=1"). Maybe you can extend this your addon to one mighty ulr-cleaner… :D

Works as stated. I sometimes have to manually remove them when I wasn't to share a link as I don't want this tracking id in it. GREAT JOB DEV!!! :-)
by Ibuprophen, 2019-08-08
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

nofbclid requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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