YouTube URL Cleaner
Strip tracking and clutter from any YouTube link for a clean, shareable URL.
The YouTube URL Cleaner removes tracking and referral parameters — like si, utm_source, feature and ab_channel — from any YouTube link. You get a clean watch URL that is shorter, tidier and free of share-tracking codes.
Why use this tool
Removes tracking codes
Strips si, utm, feature and other referral parameters.
Keeps what matters
Preserves the video ID and playlist so the link still works.
Privacy-friendly
Share links without passing along share-tracking identifiers.
How to use it
Paste the messy URL
Drop in any YouTube link with extra parameters.
Clean it
We rebuild the link with only the essential parameters.
Copy the clean link
Share a tidy, minimal URL anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
What is the si parameter in YouTube links?+
It is a share-tracking identifier YouTube adds when you copy a link, used to track how the link spreads.
Will the cleaned link still work?+
Yes. The tool keeps the video ID and any playlist, so the link plays normally.
Does cleaning a link affect SEO?+
Clean canonical URLs are easier to share and look more trustworthy, with no downside.
Does it keep timestamps?+
No — use the Timestamp Link Generator if you want to keep or add a start time.