Untracker VS CloudLinux

• Privacy Protection
  Untracker removes tracking parameters from URLs, helping users protect their privacy by preventing advertisers and analytics services from tracking their browsing activity through shared links.
• Open Source
  The project is fully open source and hosted on GitHub, allowing users to inspect the code, verify its behavior, contribute improvements, and trust that it does what it claims without hidden functionality.
• Easy to Use
  Untracker integrates with Android's share menu, making it seamless to clean URLs before sharing them. Users can clean tracking parameters with minimal effort as part of their normal sharing workflow.
• Rule-Based Approach
  The app uses a configurable rules-based system to identify and strip tracking parameters, which makes it flexible and extensible. Users or contributors can add new rules as tracking methods evolve.
• Lightweight and Focused
  The app has a single, well-defined purpose — removing tracking parameters from URLs. It doesn't try to do too much, keeping it simple, small, and efficient without unnecessary bloat.

Possible disadvantages

• Android Only
  Untracker is currently available only for Android, meaning users on iOS, desktop, or other platforms cannot benefit from the tool without seeking alternative solutions.
• Limited Awareness and Adoption
  As a relatively niche GitHub project, Untracker has limited community size and visibility, which may mean slower development, fewer rule updates, and less community support compared to more popular privacy tools.
• Maintenance Dependency
  Tracking parameters constantly evolve as advertisers create new ones. The effectiveness of Untracker depends on ongoing maintenance and rule updates, and if the project becomes inactive, it could quickly become outdated.
• May Break Some URLs
  Aggressive removal of URL parameters could occasionally break legitimate functionality of some links, as not all query parameters are tracking-related and some may be necessary for the link to work correctly.
• Manual Share Step Required
  Users need to actively use the share menu integration to clean URLs, meaning it doesn't automatically clean all URLs system-wide. Links opened directly or copied without using the share flow won't be cleaned.

• Enhanced Server Stability
  CloudLinux uses its lightweight virtualization technology (LVE) to isolate each tenant on a shared hosting server, preventing any single user from consuming excessive resources and crashing the server for everyone else. This ensures consistent uptime and performance.
• Improved Security with HardenedPHP and KernelCare
  CloudLinux offers HardenedPHP, which patches old and unsupported PHP versions against known vulnerabilities, and KernelCare, which provides live kernel patching without requiring server reboots. These features significantly enhance server security posture.
• Resource Limit Management
  Administrators can set granular resource limits (CPU, memory, I/O, number of processes, etc.) per user account using LVE Manager. This makes it easy to manage shared hosting environments and ensure fair resource distribution among tenants.
• CageFS File System Virtualization
  CageFS creates a virtualized file system for each user, preventing them from seeing other users on the server, viewing sensitive configuration files, or exploiting server vulnerabilities. This adds an important layer of isolation and security.
• Wide Compatibility with Hosting Panels
  CloudLinux integrates seamlessly with popular hosting control panels such as cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin, making it straightforward for hosting providers to adopt without overhauling their existing infrastructure or workflows.

Possible disadvantages

• Additional Licensing Cost
  CloudLinux requires a paid monthly or annual license on top of the base server cost. For smaller hosting providers or individual server owners, this additional expense can add up and may not always be justifiable compared to free alternatives.
• Limited to CentOS/RHEL-Based Systems
  CloudLinux is built on top of RHEL/CentOS and does not support other Linux distributions like Ubuntu or Debian. This limits its adoption for hosting providers who prefer or already run non-RHEL-based environments.
• Learning Curve for Configuration
  While CloudLinux provides powerful resource management tools, properly configuring LVE limits, CageFS, PHP Selector, and other features requires a solid understanding of the platform. Misconfiguration can lead to users being unnecessarily restricted or resources being poorly allocated.
• Potential Performance Overhead
  The additional layers of virtualization, resource monitoring, and file system isolation introduced by CloudLinux can impose a slight performance overhead on the server compared to running a bare, unmodified Linux distribution without these controls.
• Dependency on CloudLinux Ecosystem
  Adopting CloudLinux means relying on their ecosystem for kernel updates, PHP patches, and security fixes. If the company experiences delays in releasing patches or changes its pricing/licensing model, hosting providers may find themselves locked into a dependency that is difficult to migrate away from.

No Untracker videos yet. You could help us improve this page by suggesting one.

When To Use Cloudlinux On Your Virtual Private Server (VPS)

More videos