Trackless Links for Safari: local link privacy controls for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Trackless Links is a new Safari extension for iPhone, iPad and Mac designed for users who want tighter control over tracking and link behaviour. The extension automatically removes tracking parameters from URLs, blocks certain unwanted redirects and offers customizable rules to tailor how links are handled during browsing.

All processing happens locally on your device — nothing is sent to external servers — so privacy‑minded users can strip tracking data without exposing their browsing to third parties. The extension supports granular configuration, letting you whitelist sites, adjust which parameters to remove, and choose how aggressive redirects are handled.

Key features

• Strip tracking parameters: Removes UTM and other common tracking query strings from URLs automatically.
• Redirect prevention: Stops or warns about certain automatic redirects that can compromise privacy or routing.
• Local processing: All cleanup and filtering runs on the device (iPhone, iPad, Mac) — no external processing required.
• Custom rules: Whitelists, parameter selection and behavior settings let you balance convenience with privacy.

Why it matters

URL tracking fragments are a pervasive way marketers and trackers follow users across the web. By removing those parameters and preventing suspect redirects locally, Trackless Links reduces passive data leakage and gives users direct control over their link footprint without relying on cloud services.

How to try it

Look for Trackless Links in the Safari Extensions gallery on iPhone, iPad or Mac. Because the extension runs locally, check the permissions it requests and review settings after installation to tailor it to your browsing habits.

Original German report: iphone-ticker.de.

Discussion: Would you prefer links to be sanitized automatically, or do you rely on full URLs for tracking and analytics? How strict should default privacy settings be for browser extensions?