# URL Alias

> URL Alias allows the user to define a short alias for a url, in order to access websites faster from the address bar.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/alias-url](https://chrome-stats.com/d/alias-url)

## Overview

- **ID:** `alias-url`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Merve
- **Category:** search-tools,other,tabs
- **Daily users:** 43
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 3.57 / 5 (7 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** 2021-10-23
- **First published:** 2020-01-26
- **Size:** 101 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/alias-url/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Merve40/url-alias](https://github.com/Merve40/url-alias)

## Description

The **URL Alias** Chrome extension streamlines your browsing experience by allowing you to create short aliases for any URL, making website access faster and more efficient. Simply create aliases much like bookmarks using a convenient button on the address bar.

To visit a site via its alias, type a slash (/) followed by your custom alias directly into the address bar. Easily manage and edit your existing aliases anytime by opening the extension popup and clicking 'My aliases'. This intuitive tool saves time and enhances productivity during daily browsing sessions.

## Rankings

- #17,145 — Overall
- #128 — ali
- #181 — define
- #200 — address

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `webNavigation`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/alias-url)