Bitly | Short links and QR Codes

Name: Bitly | Short links and QR Codes
Rating: 4.1387 (137 reviews)
Author: Bitly

By: Bitly

Create short, powerful links and QR Codes and share them with the world.

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Features & Capabilities

Bitly is a powerful Chrome extension that allows you to create short, memorable links and generate QR Codes directly from any webpage. Easily shorten URLs with a single click, copy them instantly, and share across posts, messages, or documents. Customize the back-half of your short links to make them more compelling and brand-aligned. For advanced branding, upgrade your account to replace generic domains with your own branded domain. Bitly also provides dynamic QR Code generation, enabling you to create codes suited for print, outdoor advertising, and campaigns while maintaining flexibility to redirect content anytime. Enhance your connectivity and drive engagement with Bitly's versatile link management platform right from your browser toolbar.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Bitly

Daily users:

4,097 -62

Rating:

4.14

(137)

Version:

4.4.0 Last updated: 2026-06-11

Version code:

6301526

Creation date:

2017-11-07

Risk:

Permissions:

Host permissions:

https://api-ssl.bitly.com/
https://api-ssl.bitly.net/

Size:

399.42KB

Email:

su*****@bitly.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-20

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,337 ▼ 9

Other rankings

#139 in Social & Communication

#1 in codes keyword 45

#13 in links keyword 31

#17 in qr code keyword 59

#19 in broken links keyword 22

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Other platforms

Bitly | Short links and QR Codes (v4.4.0)

400,000 3.70

(1,595)

Bitly: Link Shortener (v3.0.1)

4,312,377 3.00

(11,741)

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Developed by:

Bitly

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/bitly-shorten/

Email:

su*****@bitly.com

Website:

https://support.bitly.com

Permission Change History

2025-12-11: Version 4.3.2 → 4.3.5

Add Host permissions: https://api-ssl.bitly.net/

2023-04-19: Version 4.0.13 → 4.1.3

Add Host permissions: https://api-ssl.bitly.com/

Remove Permissions: https://api-ssl.bitly.com/

User Reviews

Overall, reviews are positive. Users cite ease of use, reliability, and a generally smooth experience with Bitly, calling it terrific and easy to work with. It’s praised as a free option and a solid replacement for the goo.gl shutdown. A few users note limitations like tag management in the extension and pricing changes, but these concerns aren’t widely repeated. The add-on is useful for quick, hassle-free short links.

Pros

Easy to use and works as expected.
Bitly is terrific in all respects and easy to work with.
Free option and a reliable replacement for goo.gl after Google's shutdown.
Highly regarded as a top URL shortener by users.

Cons

Recent reviews

by Kr*****, 2025-11-20

Replacing goo.gl links after it went to the Google Graveyard. Free. Really worth it. Why I ever used GOO.GL is beyond me,

by re*****, 2025-06-24

by Fi*****, 2025-05-22

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Is Bitly | Short links and QR Codes Safe?

Risk impact

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Bitly | Short links and QR Codes requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Allows reading and modifying clipboard content, which can be sensitive, posing a moderate privacy risk.
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Risk likelihood

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Bitly | Short links and QR Codes is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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