Unshorten.link
Security for shortened links, simplified.
What is Unshorten.link?
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Summary
Shortened links can be hiding anywhere. With the Unshorten.link extension, any shortened link (such as bit.ly or t.co) you click on will be automatically expanded and analyzed for malware giving you a clear view of where the link is taking you. Unshorten will also automatically remove known tracking cookies from the URL.
Unshorten keeps a list of over 300 popular link shortening services and is updated regularly.
Once the Chrome extension is installed you will be automatically redirected to our link expansion page any time you click on a shortened link, accidentally or intentionally. This will clearly display where the shortened link is attempting to send you and give you a clear view into the security of the destination URL.
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User reviews summary
Pros
- Works as intended
- Easy to use
- Useful for unshortening URLs
Cons
- Not working for some popular links
- Crashes often
- Can't change options in the menu
Most mentioned
- Not working for some popular links
- Crashes often
- Can't change options in the menu
- Communicating with a server spreading malware
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Safety
Risk impact
Unshorten.link is very risky to use and it requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Avoid installing this extension unless you absolutely trust this publisher.
Risk likelihood
Unshorten.link has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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