URL Shortener

Fastest way to shorten URLs with the TinyURL API. Click the icon to shorten the current URL & generate a QR Code, or input your own.
What is URL Shortener?
URL Shortener is a fast and easy-to-use Chrome extension that allows you to quickly shorten URLs using the TinyURL API. Click the icon to automatically shorten the current page URL or input your own URL. The extension is lightweight, user-friendly, and fully respects user privacy. Start using URL Shortener today to simplify your URL sharing experience.

Extension stats

Users: 146 ▼ -2
Rating: 5.00 (4)
Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-06-20)
Creation date: 2023-05-23
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
Host permissions:
  • https://api.tinyurl.com/*?apikey=jAwRRNby2drjTzwXYR6wL3C9gQgbEtI1aYEPumiDPAU3porwA0dBShq5Hx68
  • https://api.tinyurl.com/*
  • https://tinyurl.com/*
Size: 2.04M

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Extension summary

The fastest and easiest way to shorten URLs using the TinyURL API. Click the icon to shorten the current page URL, generate a QR Code, or input your own URL to shorten.

➡️ Do you want to use this easy-to-use URL Shortener in any Chromium-based browser? Click "Install" to add the extension to your toolbar. This TinyURL-based URL Shortener is the perfect solution to those looking for a simple, easy-to-use web extension.

🔗Simply click the icon to automatically shorten the URL of your current webpage. This link can also be copied to your clipboard with the click of a button! If you want to shorten a different URL, feel free to input your own link in the text entry box and click submit to generate a new TinyURL link.

📷 New Feature: Generate QR Codes for any URL with a single click! Quickly create QR codes for easy sharing of URLs. This feature is perfect for sharing links in a more versatile and scannable format. The update also features a "Copy-to-Clipboard" button and a "Download PNG" button to help share your QR Code!

🌑New Feature: Dark Mode! Enjoy a user-friendly interface with our new dark mode setting. This mode reduces eye strain, especially in low-light environments, providing a comfortable user experience for night-time browsing or for those who prefer a darker aesthetic. The application retains your preference for future usages!

💻 The extension runs on a very lightweight script saving resources and is not user-intensive for the CPU.

🔒This extension does not save or maintain any account of links provided to ensure user privacy. Start using this extension today! Thank you for your support!

Latest Release - Version 2.0.0

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User reviews

Wow! Very easy to use!
by Shyam Kanta, 2023-06-11

This is awesome extension! It really helped save lot of time in my daily tasks. Thank you!
by Arjun Seetala, 2023-06-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

URL Shortener requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

URL Shortener is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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