Magically cleans tracking parameters (UTM, fbclid, gclid, etc.) from URLs instantly. Share cleaner links and enhance your privacy effortlessly! 100% Private & Client-Side.

This Chrome Extension automatically detects and removes common tracking parameters from URLs you copy or right-click, ensuring you share clean, clutter-free links without leaking unnecessary data.

• 🧹 Automatic Cleaning: Removes dozens of known tracking parameters (like utm_*, fbclid, gclid, msclkid, mc_eid, igshid, and many more) from URLs.
• 🖱️ Context Menu Integration: Right-click any link and select "✨ Clean & Copy Link Address" for instant cleaning and copying.
• 📋 Clipboard Monitoring (Optional): Automatically cleans URLs copied to the clipboard (can be toggled in settings).
• ⚙️ Intuitive Popup UI:
  • Paste URLs for manual cleaning.
  • View the original and cleaned URLs side-by-side.
  • Access cleaning history (last 7 cleaned URLs).
  • Toggle Auto-Paste & Auto-Clean settings.
  • Dark Mode support! 🌓
• 🔒 100% Privacy Focused: All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is ever sent to any server. We collect nothing.
• ⚡ Lightweight & Fast: Built with Manifest V3 for optimal performance. Won't slow down your browsing.
• 🔧 Customizable: Add your own custom tracking parameters to the blocklist via the Options page.
• ✨ Clean & Modern UI: Uses Remix Icons for a sleek look.
• ❤️ Free & Open Source: Completely free to use, with source code available for transparency and contribution.

• Protect Your Privacy: Stop inadvertently sharing tracking information about where you clicked from or which campaign you responded to.
• Share Cleaner Links: Long URLs with tracking codes are messy and unprofessional. Share short, clean links that are easier to read and trust.
• Reduce URL Clutter: Keep your copied links tidy, especially useful for notes, documents, or sharing in character-limited platforms.
• Effortless Operation: Works seamlessly in the background or with a simple right-click. Set it and forget it!

There are two ways to install Instant URL Cleaner Pro:

1. From the Chrome Web Store (Recommended):

• Visit the Instant URL Cleaner Pro listing on the Chrome Web Store <-- Replace this with your actual CWS link once published!
• Click "Add to Chrome".
• Done! The extension icon (✨) will appear in your toolbar.

2. Manual Installation (For Developers or Testing):

• Download the latest release OR clone this repository:

  git clone https://github.com/iamqitmeer/instant-url-cleaner.git

• Open Google Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
• Enable "Developer mode" using the toggle switch in the top-right corner.
• Click the "Load unpacked" button.
• Select the directory where you downloaded or cloned the repository (the folder containing manifest.json).
• The extension should now be loaded and visible in your toolbar.

1. Automatic (if enabled): Simply copy a URL (Ctrl+C / Cmd+C) that contains tracking parameters. If "Auto-Clean & Copy" is enabled in the popup settings, the cleaned URL will automatically replace the original in your clipboard.
2. Context Menu: Right-click on any hyperlink on a webpage. Click "✨ Clean & Copy Link Address" from the context menu. The cleaned URL will be copied to your clipboard.
3. Popup:
   • Click the ✨ extension icon in your Chrome toolbar.
   • Paste & Clean: Paste a URL into the input box and click "Clean This URL".
   • View Results: See the original and cleaned versions. Click the copy icon next to the cleaned URL.
   • History: See recently cleaned URLs. Click one to load it again.
   • Settings: Toggle Auto-Paste and Auto-Clean behaviours. Toggle Dark Mode.
   • Privacy Note: Reminds you that cleaning is done locally.
4. Options Page:
   • Right-click the extension icon and select "Options" (or find it via chrome://extensions/).
   • View the built-in list of blocked parameters.
   • Add your own custom tracking parameters to remove (one per line).

Your privacy is paramount.

• Instant URL Cleaner Pro processes all URLs locally on your computer within the Chrome browser.
• No URL data, tracking parameters, browsing history, or any other personal information is ever collected, stored remotely, or transmitted to any external servers.
• The extension only requires minimal permissions (storage to save your settings/history locally, clipboardRead/clipboardWrite for core functionality activated by you, contextMenus for the right-click feature, offscreen for background clipboard access).
• The source code is open for review on GitHub.

• Google Chrome Extension Manifest V3
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Remix Icons

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome! Feel free to check the issues page.

If you'd like to contribute, please fork the repository and create a pull request.

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

(Note: You should create a file named LICENSE in your repository root and add the standard MIT License text to it).

Made with ❤️ by Qitmeer Raza