What it does
ClearURLs is a browser extension that cleans tracking elements from URLs using a maintained rule catalog and includes link-cleaning tools.
ClearURLs is useful when a shared or opened link contains known tracking parameters. Its documentation describes automatic cleaning, a context-menu route and a tool for cleaning several URLs. Verify that an important link still reaches the intended destination after cleaning. The documentation warns that Manifest V2 retirement can disable the add-on in Chromium-based browsers, while Firefox is unaffected by that particular transition. URL cleaning is a narrow privacy control, not a claim that the destination site cannot recognize you.
Strengths
- Automatic and manual link-cleaning workflows
Watch out for
- Chromium Manifest V2 retirement affects current compatibility
Best for
- Users sharing links without known tracking parameters
Sources
- Overview — ClearURLs Documentation (Oct 26, 2026)