Who should use ClearURLs?

ClearURLs is an open-source project built for privacy-conscious web browser users.

Does ClearURLs have a free plan?

Yes — ClearURLs is free to use.

What platforms does ClearURLs run on?

ClearURLs runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is ClearURLs still maintained?

Unverified. ClearURLs has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to ClearURLs?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include CleanURL for Safari, Link Clear, and Link Cleaner.

ClearURLs is developed by ClearURLs.

When did ClearURLs launch?

ClearURLs first shipped in 2017.

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ClearURLs

Name: ClearURLs
Author: ClearURLs

clearurls.xyzBrowser DevTools & extensions

ClearURLs is an open-source browser extension for Firefox and Chromium-based browsers that automatically removes tracking parameters from URLs. It uses a community-maintained rule catalog to clean links while browsing.

FreeLGPL-3.0WebEmbeddable

Visit clearurls.xyz

5.0kstars

147forks

8features

2017since

Overview

8 features

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, ClearURLs takes a focused approach. It focuses on removing tracking parameters from URLs so browsing links reveal less information about user activity. ClearURLs is an open-source project aimed at privacy-conscious web browser users. It is available for free. ClearURLs is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Behind ClearURLs is ClearURLs, and it first shipped in 2017. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 5k stars. Among its 8 catalogued features are tracking removal, URL cleaning, and rule catalog.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tracking removal
URL cleaning
Rule catalog
Amazon URL cleaning
Firefox support
Chrome support
Permission controls
Bug reporting

Built with & integrations

Framework

Next.js

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

Detected from

Next.js: /_next/static/ in the HTML · __next_f in the HTML

Trust & compliance

License

LGPL-3.0

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 5.0kStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed10 Sept · 02:29 UTC
ClearURLs verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about ClearURLs

What is ClearURLs?: ClearURLs focuses on removing tracking parameters from URLs so browsing links reveal less information about user activity. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use ClearURLs?: ClearURLs is an open-source project built for privacy-conscious web browser users.
Does ClearURLs have a free plan?: Yes — ClearURLs is free to use.
What platforms does ClearURLs run on?: ClearURLs runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is ClearURLs still maintained?: Unverified. ClearURLs has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to ClearURLs?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include CleanURL for Safari, Link Clear, and Link Cleaner.CleanURL for Safari Link Clear Link Cleaner
Who makes ClearURLs?: ClearURLs is developed by ClearURLs.
When did ClearURLs launch?: ClearURLs first shipped in 2017.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 5.0k
License: LGPL-3.0
First seen: 10 Sept 2026
Built for: privacy-conscious web browser users
Model: Open source
Solves: Removing tracking parameters from URLs so browsing links reveal less information about user activity.

Registered as

GitHub: ClearURLs/Addon
Firefox Add-ons: clearurls

Developer

Community-driven

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 5,030
Forks: 147
Open issues: 171
Last commit: 27 Jul 2025
Commits 90d: 0
Contributors: 44
Authorship: Community-driven
Default branch: master
Latest release: 1.27.3 · 5 Feb 2025

Index record

Indexed: 10 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 10 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: clearurls-clearurls-xyz
Lifecycle state recorded: 10 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 10 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://clearurls.xyz/

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