
Since it is no longer possible to identify the tracking part of the web address, it is no longer possible to remove it from the address automatically.

Brave Browser strips known tracking parameters from web addresses as well.įacebook has responded by encrypting the entire URL into a single ciphertext blob. Firefox users may enable URL stripping in all Firefox modes, but this requires manual configuration. Firefox removes tracking parameters from web addresses automatically, but only in private browsing mode or when the browser’s Tracking Protection feature is set to strict. Mozilla introduced support for URL stripping in Firefox 102, which it launched in June 2022.

These parameters have no functionality that is relevant to the user, but sites rely on them to track users across pages and properties. Some sites, including Facebook, add parameters to the web address for tracking purposes.

Facebook Is Now Encrypting Links to Prevent URL Stripping
