Léon – The URL Cleaner

Léon – The URL Cleaner

Overview

• A lightweight Android utility that removes tracking codes, session identifiers, and other obsolete parameters from web addresses before they are shared with others.

Core Functionality

• Parameter Stripping: Scans a URL for common tracking query strings (e.g., utm_source, fbclid, ref) and eliminates them, leaving only the essential address.

• Preserves Valid Links: Recognises and retains parameters required for the destination page to function correctly, ensuring that cleaned links do not break.

• One‑Tap Operation: Integrated into Android’s native “Share” menu, so the user can clean a link with a single tap from any app that supports sharing.

Compatibility & Availability

• Supported Android Versions: Runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and newer, covering the vast majority of active devices.

• Open‑Source Project: Source code is publicly hosted, allowing anyone to audit, modify, or contribute to the project.

• Zero Advertising/Tracking: The application contains no third‑party SDKs, analytics, or ad networks; it does not transmit any usage data back to a server.

Privacy Guarantees

• Local Processing: All cleaning operations occur on the device; no URLs are sent to external services.

• No Data Retention: Léon does not store a history of processed links, nor does it collect user identifiers.

• Transparent Permissions: The app only requests the minimal permissions required to read the shared link and write the cleaned result back to the clipboard or target app.

Benefits of Removing Tracking Parameters

• Enhanced Privacy: Eliminates identifiers that could be used to profile the sender or recipient, protecting both parties from unwanted tracking.

• Improved Readability: Shorter, cleaner URLs are easier to understand at a glance, making professional communication clearer.

• Character Savings: Reduces length of links, which is especially valuable on platforms with strict character limits such as Twitter.

• Reduced Clutter: Removes noisy query strings that add visual clutter and can distract from the main content of the link.

Léon combines simplicity with robust privacy protections, offering a seamless way to share cleaner, more secure URLs directly from any Android app.

FAQ

Q: How does Léon remove tracking parameters without breaking the links?

A: Léon uses intelligent parameter stripping to scan incoming URLs for common tracking strings like utm_source, fbclid, or ref, removing only those intrusive tags while carefully preserving the essential parameters that the destination page actually needs to function properly.

Q: How do I use Léon on my Android device?

A: Using Léon is as easy as pie thanks to its one-tap operation; whenever you want to share a link from any app, just look for Léon in Android’s native "Share" menu, tap it, and your clean link is instantly ready to go.

Q: Is Léon completely free and open-source?

A: Yes, absolutely! Léon is an open-source project with its source code publicly hosted, meaning anyone in the community is welcome to inspect, audit, modify, or contribute to the project.

Version History

v67——21 Sep 2026

Removes tracking & other redundant parameters from web links for sharing Download the latest version of Léon – The URL Cleaner to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*67

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*66

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*62

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!