Many of you will already be aware of URL shorteners, such as TinyURL and Bitly, which extract a lot of the junk from URLs. However, Link Cleaner is a different sort of URL shortener in that it not only extracts all tracking, affiliate, and other subsidiary junk but, at the same time, retains the domain name.
Link Cleaner In Action
Online stores are probably most infamous for their very long product URLs. Here’s an example from eBay for a backlit keyboard:
Which when passed through Link Cleaner becomes:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/235439657544
Using Link Cleaner
Visit Link Cleaner at Link Cleaner App and type or copy and paste the URL into the dialogue box:
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The process is lightning fast and when the cleaned ink appears you are presented with multiple options:
Share, Copy to Clipboard, Test link, Show QR code, Send in Email, Send in Text
Or simply copy and paste the new clean link into whatever.
BOTTOM LINE:
Link Cleaner is an easy-to-use online option for creating and sharing clean links that retain the domain name. You can copy the cleaned link and paste it anywhere or share it by email or on social media.
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Hadn’t heard of this one either, Jim. You always bring up something fresh & new. Thank you for this.
I tried Link Cleaner on my Amazon account. Used the pasted link and low and behold, have to login each time and the tracking is restored. My question is slightly off topic, but will using browser extensions block trackers, Mindblower!
Hey MB,
Something like Link Cleaner will not work well for login purposes.
Yes, anti-tracking browser extensions, such as Privacy Badger, will block trackers. That is their primary function.
Yes thank you Jim for pointing out the obvious. Should of read your Bottom Line comments prior to trying it out, Mindblower!