YouTube URL Shortener

Shorten YouTube video URLs and share them on social media.
What is YouTube URL Shortener?
'YouTube URL Shortener' is a Chrome extension that allows users to quickly shorten any YouTube video URL. After installation, users simply visit a YouTube video and click on the extension icon. This action generates two accessible URLs - an official short YouTube URL and a shorter custom URL valid for 48 hours. Both can be seamlessly shared on Facebook and Twitter with a simple click.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2022-11-25)
Creation date: 2022-11-21
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 12.04K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

The Add-On will add a new Icon to your browser toolbar. After installing the Add-On, just visit a YouTube video URL (example: youtube.com/watch?v=id or youtube.com/shorts/id) and click on the Add-On icon. A small PopUp will open and show you a "Shorten" button. With a click on that button you will be redirected to our website that will automatically shorten the YouTube video URL. You will get 2 URLs. The official short YouTube video URL (youtu.be/id) and an even shorter URL using our website yts.nu which will be valid for 48 hours, allowing you to share it on Facebook and Twitter with just a click.

Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube URL Shortener does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

YouTube URL Shortener has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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