Chrome-Stats extension
Remove FBclid and UTM
Removes fbclid, gclid, and utm query parameters from URLs before they load. Simple add-on, no config, bare minimum permissions required.
What is Remove FBclid and UTM?
Stats
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
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Summary
Removes various tracking related query parameters from URLs before they load. Simple add-on, no config, bare minimum permissions required.
Full list: "fbclid" "gclid" "ysclid" "utm_source" "utm_medium" "utm_campaign" "utm_term" "utm_content" "utm_id"
FBclid - Facebook Click Identifier. Been appended to all URLs posted to Facebook since 2018 or so (maybe because of GDPR laws?) - https://fbclid.com/
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Works in the background seamlessly
- Works with Firefox versions 76.0.1 and above, including Android FF
- Successfully removes fbclid and other link parameters
- Users expressed desire to contribute to its development
Cons
- Does not remove various other link parameters such as ysclid, xtor, utm_id, and ref
- Does not change the URL presented by Facebook or allow copying of cleaned URLs
- Unclear if it's still relevant for Firefox versions 91+
Most mentioned
- Removal of more link parameters (like ysclid, xtor, utm_id, ref and utm_referrer)
- Ability to copy cleaned URLs
- Works well and does the job
- Desire to see extension in top privacy category
Recent reviews
Safety
Risk impact
Remove FBclid and UTM 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 Remove FBclid and UTM if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Remove FBclid and UTM has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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