WhatsApp is ignoring default browser setting for Instagram links. - eviltoast

Possibly another scummy behavior from fucking Meta.

So I try my best to avoid url tracking. I set the default browser on my android phone to this app: https://github.com/TrianguloY/UrlChecker

I also made sure to turn off the “Open supported links” settings from aps like Instagram.

So usually, if someone shares Instagram links to WhatsApp, usually with the url tracking, I can clean them up first using UrlChecker before opening it in Instagram app.

Recently I noticed if I tap on Instagram links, WhatsApp will immediately open it in Instagram, ignoring Android’s default browser setting to open the link with UrlChecker first.

I thought something was broken, but if I open non-instagram links, those will open UrlChecker app.

Can you please help check if the behavior is the same on your side? So I can be sure that I’m not crazy. Thanks!

  • narwhal@lemmy.mlOP
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    1 year ago

    I’m aware. So even though I have to use them, I try to limit trackings as much as I can.

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      1 year ago

      If I was forced to use WhatsApp, I would use shelter (or work profile) to separate it from the main profile.