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I think they just modify the status bar manually on hover. If you right-click a search result URL and copy it to the clipboard, it's the super long redirect URL
by naikrovek 8y ago
I think they just modify the status bar manually on hover. If you right-click a search result URL and copy it to the clipboard, it's the super long redirect URL, even as the browser status bar shows the URL you will be directed to.
- sublupo 8y agoI've wondered for a while how to do that. Is there a JavaScript function that modifies the status bar?
- photonios 8y agoI just tried it and right clicking a search result gives me the direct URL, not the super long redirect URL. That only happens if you click it.
- gcbw2 8y agoIt depends on the browser. some browsers allow JS code to fool the status bar url, others do not. If you are using a browser that prevents status bar fooling, you will be able to copy the original link and middle click to avoid tracking. If your browser allows it, then everything will include tracking.