URL Revealer

Reveal the true destination of shortened URLs.

URL Revealer

Extension stats

By: huyld
Users: 42
Rating: 1.00
(1)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2018-12-21)
Creation date: 2018-12-15
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • clipboardWrite
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 34.68K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

This extension reveals the true destination of shortened URLs. So you know where you're heading to before clicking the link to save yourself from malicious sites and wasting your time.

Currently it supports up to 40 URL shortening domains. URL Revealer respect users' privacy. No browsing data is collected. It's completely open-sourced.

Update v1.0.1:

  • Fix: some services don't allow GET method.
  • Update error messages when processing unsupported URLs.

User reviews

Nothing automated about this extension. It requires full user input. It should automatically view and then copy the URL in the browser cache and clean in in the background and then redirect you to the link. It is no longer supported.
by Google User, 2021-12-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

URL Revealer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

URL Revealer may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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