Usage Guide
How to use CleanLink Pro effectively
Basic Usage
Copying URLs
- Copy any URL using Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac)
- CleanLink Pro automatically detects and cleans the URL
- The cleaned link is saved to your history
That's it! The extension works silently in the background.
Viewing Your Links
- Open the popup by clicking the extension icon or pressing Alt+C
- View your cleaned links with titles and timestamps
- Search through your history by typing in the search box
Taking Action
From the popup, you can:
- Open - Open selected links in new tabs
- Copy Markdown - Copy as
- [Title](URL)format - Delete - Remove links from history
- Select All - Quickly select all visible links
Configuration
Accessing Settings
- Click the gear icon in the popup
- Or go to
chrome://extensions/→ CleanLink Pro → Details → Extension options
Customizing What Gets Removed
Toggle parameter groups on/off:
| Group | Parameters | Default |
|---|---|---|
| UTM Parameters | utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, utm_term, utm_content | On |
| Social Tracking | fbclid, igshid, twclid, ttclid | On |
| Ad Tracking | gclid, msclkid, epik | On |
| Affiliate Links | aff_id, shopee_affiliate, etc. | On |
Other Settings
- History Limit - Set maximum stored links (default: 20)
- Enable Sync - Sync settings across devices via Chrome account
Note: Generic tracking parameters (
si,ref,mc_cid,mc_eid,pk_*) are always removed.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Alt+C | Open CleanLink Pro popup |
You can customize this in chrome://extensions/shortcuts.
Examples
Before & After
Amazon Link
Before
https://amazon.com/dp/B123456?ref_=nav_kat_0
After
https://amazon.com/dp/B123456
Google Search Referral
Before
https://example.com?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=ABC123
After
https://example.com
Social Media Share
Before
https://example.com/article?fbclid=IwAR123&utm_source=facebook
After
https://example.com/article
Tips
- Bulk selection works great for sharing multiple clean links
- Markdown export is perfect for documentation or note-taking
- Search filters by both title and URL content