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Strip YouTube Tracking

Remove tracking parameters from YouTube links and browse privately.

What YouTube tracks

YouTube's si parameter is a share identifier added whenever you use the share button — it's a unique token tied to your sharing session. The feature parameter reveals how you discovered the video (search, suggested, channel page, shared).

Tracking parameters

ParameterPurpose
siYouTube tracking identifier
featureYouTube tracking identifier
appYouTube tracking identifier
ppYouTube tracking identifier

Example

Original URL (with tracking)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&si=abc123tracking&feature=shared

Cleaned URL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
sifeature

How to use

  • Paste method: Go to the homepage, paste your YouTube link, and click "Strip it".
  • Prepend method: Add prunethe.link/ before your YouTube link to get an instant clean redirect.
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