Shortlink

Create personal, easy to remember shortlinks for hard to remember URLs.
What is Shortlink?
"Shortlink" is a Chrome extension designed to make web navigation simpler. It allows users to create personalized, memorable shortlinks for URLs that might typically be hard to remember. Instead of relying on bookmarks, users can now neatly organize their links using Shortlink. A unique feature offered is the ability to find your shortlinks with a simple search. By entering m/[query], the system will present shortlinks matching your query. Shortcut keys are also available for adding new links swiftly. Currently supporting up to 30 links, with a premium version promising more soon!

Extension stats

By: Mike
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.48 (21)
Version: 0.0.7 (Last updated: 2017-12-04)
Creation date: 2017-12-03
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • *://m/*
Size: 6.78M

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Better than bookmarks, create Shortlinks to organize your links or link to hard to remember URLs. Don't remember your shortlink? Navigate to m/[query] and it'll pull up your Shortlinks that match your query!

Press Alt+D (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+S (Windows) to create a Shortlink. Type that Shortlink into your url bar to pull up the page again (ex. m/roadmap). Need help? Check out m/help (or http://m/help).

Currently has a 30 link limit, want more? Premium will be coming soon!

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Fantastic extension; essential for Google employees.
  • Replicates the Google go/shortlink system accurately.
  • Works effectively and satisfies user needs.
Cons
  • No longer being maintained.
  • Users lost short links due to lack of import/export features.
  • Some users question the charging model; believe it should be free.
Most mentioned
  • Need for import/export functionality.
  • Desire for more customization options, like changing the prefix.
  • Questions around the extension's value and pricing.
Recent reviews
Great!
by 李洪昌, 2022-02-09

Update in Jul 2023: Sadly this extension is no longer being maintained. I made an open source extension that does something similar here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/r3bl-shortlink/ffhfkgcfbjoadmhdmdcmigopbfkddial?hl=en-US&gl=US - There are no short link limits - It is free and open source: https://github.com/r3bl-org/shortlink Original review: Fantastic extension ... can't live w/out it ... especially if you're a Googler / Xoogler.
by Nazmul I, 2021-12-19

We have a go/ shortlink system at Google and this extension replicates the behavior exactly. I do wish we could change the prefix instead of always using m/
by Luis Godinez, 2021-02-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Shortlink requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Shortlink has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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