tugh / lean-url

Removes evil URL parameters such as Google Analytics' utm parameters
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firefox privacy webextension

Lean URL

Firefox addon(actually a webextension) to remove evil URL parameters such as Google Analytics' utm parameters.

Note

If you want to look at the active version of this addon please check out the work of @Smile4ever

Github: https://github.com/Smile4ever/lean-url

AMO: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/neat-url/

Blocked Parameters

Google Analytics

Why should I use this?

Are you tired of handing over data to Google or other companies?

Do you want to see leaner URLs?

Maybe you're just looking for anarchy...

Lean URL is just what you're looking for!

How can I install this from source?

Firefox

Open about:debugging and click on the Load Temporary Add-on button. Navigate to the folder that you've downloaded from github page and select any file from the folder.

How can I install this from .xpi file?

Firefox

The .xpi files are located under dist/. After you've downloaded the .xpi file you should navigate to about:addons and click on the button which has a little gear icon on it next to the search bar and select Install Add-on From File.... Finally, click the Install button from the notification.