Link Unshortener

Easily Unshorten any Url!

Link Unshortener - Unravel Short URLs Instantly

Link Unshortener is a Chrome addition that works silently in the background, identifying and unshortening any short URLs you visit. It allows you to view the destination URL prior to visiting, adds domains to whitelist to be ignored, and provides a screenshot preview alongside a full redirect trace for URLs that redirect multiple times.
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Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.54
(13)
Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2023-09-05)
Creation date: 2020-04-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 835.58K
Email: su*****@t.ly

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Extension summary

Link Unshortener works in the background by automatically identifying short urls and will show you the final destination whenever your visit a short link. Open the extension to choose any domain you want to whitelist and not have Link Unshortener detect.

Features

  • Protects user from potentially malicious or inappropriate site.
  • Preview the destination url for any short url
  • Add short domains to whitelist to be ignored
  • See a screenshot preview of the site
  • See entire redirect trace if url redirects multiple times

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works perfectly for unshortening links
  • Provides security by revealing links before opening them
  • Good for users looking to avoid shortened links
Cons
  • Creates infinite redirection loop with certain websites (e.g., Instagram)
  • Redirects all links through its own website, regardless of whether they are shortened
  • Can cause slow loading times, especially with a slow internet connection
  • Misleading description about its functionality
Most mentioned
  • Redirects clicks on shortened links
  • Infinite loop with certain websites
  • Redirection of all links through unshortener website
User reviews
doesnt seem to do anything.
by n ascentt, 2024-12-02

This extention thinks that Instagram website is a short link and redirect it. More of that: extention make an infinite loop of redirection for Instagram and you will never get on site.
by Dmitrii, 2024-05-22

by Shubham, 2023-12-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Link Unshortener requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Link Unshortener has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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