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Check three things before removing every query

All-query removal also drops functional values after the question mark. An introduction page and a search page can behave differently.

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https://example.com/search?q=coffee&lang=ko
모든 쿼리 제거 / All-query result: https://example.com/search

Steps to verify

  • Identify search, product and language values.
  • Open the query-free address separately.
  • Publish only if it serves the same purpose.

How to interpret the result

Both q and lang disappear. A shorter address does not guarantee the search term or chosen language survives.

Deciding what to do next

A query-free URL may suit a general introduction. Preserve functional values when sharing a particular result.

Feature scope

Cleanup runs in the browser without visiting the target. Tracking-only and all-query modes differ; removing functional values can change behavior.

Frequently asked questions

Is the fragment removed too?

Fragment removal is a separate option. Review the query and the part after # independently.

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