LinkPeelr: Know Where Link Is Going Before You Click
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LinkPeelr expands any short link (URL) and reveals the actual long link behind it. Just hover your mouse over the short link and a tooltip will appear showing you the long link behind it. Nothing more, nothing less. You can then click on the link or keep going without leaving the page.
✓ Works on any page, including Facebook and Twitter ✓ Works with all URL shorteners, including t.co, bit.ly, is.gd, ow.ly, etc.
NOTE: If you have a question, want to suggest a new feature, or report an issue, don't use the feedback form below. I will have no way to get back to you if you do. Just tweet me @ibagrak or send an email to ilya.bagrak+linkpeelr @ everyone's favorite Google email service.
v2.0.3:
- Enabled extension for Facebook and Twitter pages
v2.0.0:
- Updated extension for the new Google Chrome extension specification
v1.7.5:
- Extension can now process short URLs with multiple levels of indirection ("deep peel")
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LinkPeelr requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
LinkPeelr may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
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