Copy As Hyperlink

Copy page title or selected text as a pasteable hyperlink

Copy As Hyperlink - Chrome Extension to Generate Hyperlinks

'Copy As Hyperlink' is a unique Chrome extension serving to streamline the process of copying text from a webpage and directly linking it to the page source. By selecting text or utilising the page title, users can easily create hyperlinks for use in any destination document. The extension simplifies data sharing and citation, ensuring the source of information is conveniently linked and readily accessible.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.73
(15)
Version: 4.1.1 (Last updated: 2023-04-15)
Creation date: 2020-05-08
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Size: 39.03K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

The purpose of this extension is to facilitate copying and pasting of text from a webpage such that the copied data includes a hyperlink to the page on which the text appears.

To use this extension:

  1. On the web page for which you're creating a link, select the text that you want to appear in the destination document. For a news article, this might be the article headline. If no text is selected, the page title will be used.
  2. Click on the icon for this extension. A small window that says "Link copied" will pop up temporarily next to the icon.
  3. Paste the text into the destination document. It should appear as a hyperlink to the webpage from which the text was copied.
  4. You can also use a hot key to invoke the extension. The default is Alt-Shift-L.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple and effective tool for embedding hyperlinks in text
  • Works great for embedding links when pasted into rich text editors
  • Easy to use with a straightforward interface
  • Can create a hyperlink for the current page without selecting text
  • Highly recommended by several users
Cons
  • Sometimes fails to include the hyperlink when copying text, only pasting the selected text
  • Users have reported that the default shortcut is not set, requiring manual configuration
  • Does not function properly in plain text editors
  • Some users are frustrated that the expected functionality is not met
  • Limited functionality with Google Docs
Most mentioned
  • The extension copies text but sometimes fails to include the hyperlink
  • Users appreciate its simplicity but desire better performance
  • The default shortcut needs to be manually set
User reviews
Perfect
by Aleksei Rolia, 2024-12-25

by Vinicius Rufine, 2024-10-01

Thank heavens
by Aaron Price, 2024-05-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Copy As Hyperlink does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Copy As Hyperlink has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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