URL Revealer

URL Revealer

Reveal the true destination of shortened URLs.

Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-11-13
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: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • clipboardWrite
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 34.68K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.
Chrome-Stats extension
Merlin
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 Google User, 2021-12-20
View all user reviews
Safety
Risk impact

URL Revealer is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install URL Revealer if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

Upgrade to see risk analysis details
Promo images
URL Revealer small promo image
Small promo image
Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to URL Revealer: