Firelinks URL Shortner

Firelinks service to convert long URLs or Links of websites to short.
What is Firelinks URL Shortner?
Firelinks URL Shortner is a Chrome extension that provides the simplest and most efficient way of converting long website URLs into short ones since 2009. This free tool comes without the fuss of signing-up or logging-in and requires just a single click to create a short URL. It not only offers automatic copying of the short URL to clipboard but also allows users to share it directly over social networks. The extension includes a contextual menu for immediate actions on direct links and selected text. Additionally, it ensures user safety with 100% secure links and provides timely notifications for critical updates.

Extension stats

By: VD
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.61 (132)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2023-12-26)
Creation date: 2019-12-31
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • unlimitedStorage
  • storage
  • alarms
  • scripting
Size: 214.02K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Bitly URL Shortner (v1.4.1)
3.20 (8) 7,060+
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Extension summary

The most efficient and simple URL shortening service since 2009.

TOP Features Includes:

  • Absolutely FREE
  • No sign-up or login required
  • Just one-click to get short URL
  • Auto-copy the short URL to clipboard
  • Sharing over social networks
  • Context Menu for direct links and selected text(auto-extract first link)
  • Notifications to sharing critical updates
  • All links are 100% safe and secured

For any issues, errors, bugs and enhancements, please reach us at - http://tiny.cc/extsupport

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 easy to use
  • Does not require any login
  • Unobtrusive design
  • Shortened URL can be copied to clipboard in one click
  • Works consistently without issues
Cons
  • Not an official Bit.ly product, which some find deceptive
  • Limited functionality for generating links (works only for one tab)
  • Some users report inability to create shortcuts recently
  • Copyright concerns with the original extension
Most mentioned
  • Simplicity and ease of use
  • Clipboard functionality
  • Comparison to the official Bit.ly extension
Recent reviews
Looks classic, simple design and works great. 👍
by Veeresh Devireddy, 2024-08-14

good job, can we add feature, copy the short url and title?
by Frog Hung (青蛙), 2024-05-22

by Alif Musaddek, 2024-03-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Firelinks URL Shortner does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Firelinks URL Shortner has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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