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.

Expand URL: Uncover Hidden Shortened Links

"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.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2024-10-09)
Creation date: 2021-12-22
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 34.06K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 28,547 ▼ 54
Other rankings
#1246 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 12 #28 in expand keyword 3 ▼ 1 #67 in destination keyword 15 ▼ 6

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Expand URL (v1.2)
44 4.00 (1)
Expand URL (v1.2)
357 5.00 (3)

Extension safety

Risk impact

Expand URL 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Expand URL. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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