Short URL (Bre.is)

Short URL is a free extension for Google Chrome to allowing anyone to take any existing URL and shorten it
What is Short URL (Bre.is)?
Short URL (Bre.is) is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to simplify your online browsing. It enables you to create a shortened, easily shared, version of your currently open page. Instead of long and complicated URLs, you get short, simple ones, making digital communication more efficient and straightforward.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.15 (169)
Version: 1.0.10 (Last updated: 2020-11-13)
Creation date: 2019-09-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • clipboardWrite
  • storage
Size: 4.19M

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Extension summary

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With this extension you have the possibility to create a short link of your current open page. The link is human friendly and can be easily shared, than the original full link.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Convenient for shortening long URLs
  • Good for handling Chinese characters in URLs
  • Simple and clean design
Cons
  • Not working for many users
  • Producing 'URL is invalid' message for valid websites
  • Stopped working for some users
Most mentioned
  • Not working
  • URL is invalid
  • Convenient for Chinese users
Recent reviews
this not works and why still on this ? HUH
by Shahram S., 2024-06-06

leider keine Funktion
by Rene Meister, 2024-06-06

doesnt work anymore on any website
by Ben Williams, 2024-04-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Short URL (Bre.is) 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 Short URL (Bre.is) if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Short URL (Bre.is) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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