Clean Links: Decode short links & QR codes and strip tracking data
Clean Links is an app for macOS (and related iPhone/iOS offerings) that helps users reveal the actual destination behind shortened URLs and QR codes and remove tracking parameters for safer, privacy-friendly sharing.
What it does
- Decodes short links and QR codes to show the real target URL before you open it.
- Removes common tracking parameters from URLs so you can share or open a link without analytics trackers attached.
- Processes links locally (no need to send the URL to a third-party service), focusing on privacy-preserving behavior.
Where to get it
- Official site: https://linkcleaner.app
- Mac App Store: Clean Links on the Mac App Store
- iOS App Store (related app name/versions may vary): Clean Links on the iOS App Store
Who it’s for
Anyone who wants to avoid opening or sharing opaque short links or QR codes without seeing their destination first — particularly useful for privacy-conscious users, journalists, and IT professionals.
Notes
- This app is distributed via the App Store and its official site; it is not an Amazon product.
- Information summarized from coverage of the app; for downloads and the latest details, check the official site or the App Store links above.
Originally reported by various outlets; links above point to the developer and App Store pages (no RSS links included).