URLSweep

URLSweep is a minimalist, privacy-first, zero-overhead Chrome Extension that rigorously removes tracking parameters from URLs. Built with modern Manifest V3 and the declarativeNetRequest API, URLSweep intercepts requests before they happen, making it incredibly fast and requiring 0% CPU background overhead.

Features

• Zero Overhead: Uses built-in browser network filtering.
• Always Up to Date: Automatically synchronizes with the upstream ClearURLs tracking catalog.
• Allowlist & Custom Rules: Selectively disable filtering for specific websites or strip entirely custom URL trackers manually.
• Backup & Restore: Safely save and reload your custom configurations.

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Installation

This extension is currently available for manual installation:

Method 1: Download from Releases (Recommended)

1. Go to the Releases page.
2. Download the URLSweep.zip file attached to the latest release.
3. Extract the ZIP file to a permanent folder on your computer.
4. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
5. Enable Developer mode (toggle in the top-right corner).
6. Click on the Load unpacked button.
7. Select the extracted folder.

Method 2: Clone Repository

For developers or advanced users:

1. Clone this repository: git clone https://github.com/Mysteriza/URLSweep.git
2. Follow steps 3-6 from Method 1, selecting the cloned directory.

How It Works (Examples)

URLSweep instantly strips privacy-invading tracking parameters while keeping the actual destination intact.

Example 1: Facebook Outbound Link

• ❌ Dirty: https://www.example.com/article?fbclid=IwAR3...
• ✅ Clean: https://www.example.com/article

Example 2: Google Search Result

• ❌ Dirty: https://www.example.com/?gclid=EAIaIQob...
• ✅ Clean: https://www.example.com/

Example 3: Newsletter Campaign

• ❌ Dirty: https://www.example.com/sale?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=spring_sale
• ✅ Clean: https://www.example.com/sale

Example 4: Facebook Marketplace

• ❌ Dirty: https://web.facebook.com/marketplace/item/12345/?referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks
• ✅ Clean: https://web.facebook.com/marketplace/item/12345/

Usage

• Quick Disable: Click the URLSweep extension icon on any page to open the popup. Click "Disable Filtering" to stop stripping parameters for that specific site. The page will reload instantly without filters.
• Manage Settings: Click the settings gear icon in the popup, or navigate to Extension Options to manage your Backup, Allowlist, and manually specify any Custom Tracker Parameters.

Changelog

v1.0.3

• Project Renamed: Fully transitioned project identity from 'NeatURL' (which was already in use by another extension) to URLSweep.
• Dashboard Makeover: Extracted the "Filter Rules/Data Source" link into a dedicated header section mimicking the classic ClearURLs format for improved readability.
• UI & Layout Fix: Rebuilt the underlying CSS for the .stats-grid to ensure the dashboard correctly spans a 3-column layout (Total Blocked, Today, Past 7 Days) on widescreen monitors.
• Metrics Restored: Resolved a logic crash in the Options JS that caused all dashboard values to artificially reset to 0 due to a DOM mismatch. Metrics are now fully accurate and reactive again.