Plain Text Linker

Opens plain text URLs when you double-click on them.
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Plain Text Linker is a simple Chrome extension designed to open plain text URLs when you double-click on them. It enhances your browsing experience by allowing quick access to links that are not clickable by default, making navigation smoother and more efficient.

While this extension is no longer maintained, it remains available for download on the Chrome Web Store and Firefox Add-ons. The source code is open and hosted on GitLab for those interested in forking or customizing the project. For updates and other related tools, users can visit the developer's GreasyFork page. Support and issue reporting are accessible through the linked homepage.

Manifest V2 Extension
By:
Marnes
Users:
2,000
Rating:
4.00
(28)
Version:
2.5.3 Last updated: 2025-04-26
Creation date:
2019-03-10
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
  • notifications
  • <all_urls>
Size:
118.78K
Email:
le*****@mailbox.org
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

Ranking

# 19,357 ▲ 123
Other rankings
#11408 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 27

Other platforms

Plain Text Linker (v2.5.3)
201 3.64 (11)

User reviews

Pros
  • Works exactly as intended and is very useful for accessing plain text links
  • Supports converting text URLs into clickable links effectively on various sites like GitHub raw view
  • Users appreciate its simplicity and functionality, calling it great and incredibly useful
  • Unique among similar extensions in reliably working across different websites
  • Some users express desire for configurable options, indicating an appreciation for the extension's flexibility potential
Cons
  • Does not work on links within certain contexts such as Instagram post descriptions or links inside parentheses and after punctuation marks
  • Requires double-click to activate links which some users find inconvenient and request alternative triggering events like single right-click
  • Concerns about permissions requested, specifically access to browsing history
  • Reports of it not working on certain browsers like Vivaldi or completely not functioning for some users
Recent reviews
any update?
by Ri*****, 2025-03-04
GREAT!! Work exactly like I wanted.
by FI*****, 2024-03-30
Sadly it won't work on links in instagram post descriptions.
by Br*****, 2023-04-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Plain Text Linker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Plain Text Linker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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