Expand URL

Expand any URL to see where a shortened URL is going to take you. Perfect to check if the final link destination is safe.
What is Expand URL?
"Expand URL" is a Chrome extension designed to deal with the mystery of shortened URLs. With this extension, users can quickly determine the final destination of a condensed link before clicking on it, providing an added layer of security. Besides revealing where the expanded link will take you, it also offers additional information about the link to help you decide if it's safe to visit. It also checks if regular links will redirect you elsewhere. The extension is compatible with most types of shortened URLs.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2024-10-09)
Creation date: 2021-12-22
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 34.06K

Other platforms

Expand URL (v1.2)
4.00 (1) 44
Expand URL (v1.2)
5.00 (3) 377
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Extension summary

Expand URL is an extension that will show you the final destination of a shortened link. Very easy to use, just right click on a shortened link and select 'View Expanded URL', this will then open a new tab and show you where the expanded link will take you. Will also show you more information of the destination link, so that you can determine if that is the link that you would like to visit. Another advantage to this extension, you can also check to see if a regular link will redirect you to a completely different link. This extension works with the majority of shortened URLs. We hope you enjoy using this extension.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Expand URL requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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