URL Alias

URL Alias allows the user to define a short alias for a url, in order to access websites faster.
What is URL Alias?
URL Alias is a Chrome extension that enables users to define short aliases for URLs. By creating simple aliases, users can easily access websites faster from the address bar. With a button on the address bar, users can quickly create aliases similar to bookmarks. To use an alias, simply prefix it with a slash (/) in the address bar. Existing aliases can be viewed and edited by opening the extensions popup and clicking 'My aliases'.

Extension stats

Users: 210 ▲ 5
Rating: 2.33 (3)
Version: 1.5 (Last updated: 2022-03-08)
Creation date: 2020-09-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
Size: 97.04K

Other platforms

URL Alias (v1.4)
4.40 (5) 59
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Extension summary

URL Alias allows users to define simple aliases for urls, in order to access websites faster from the address bar.

  • Users are able to create aliases the same way they can create bookmarks: with a button on the address bar.
  • When entering the alias in the address bar, it needs to be prefixed with a slash (/).
  • Existing aliases can be viewed & edited by opening the extensions popup in the address bar and clicking 'My aliases'

User reviews

After creating the alias and typing /name in the adress bar it just googles /name
by Thomas Harris, 2023-12-27

Simply doesn't work
by 존스노우 (ECHO), 2023-08-03

It would be interesting to have an option to sync with Google account, to use the data on other devices. If it's easier, being able to export to import on another device would be nice.
by Ismael Carvalho, 2022-06-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

URL Alias has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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