Short URL (Bre.is)

Short URL is a free extension for Google Chrome to allowing anyone to take any existing URL and shorten it

Short URL (Bre.is) - Efficient URL Shortening Chrome Extension

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.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.17
(167)
Version: 1.0.10 (Last updated: 2020-11-13)
Creation date: 2019-09-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • clipboardWrite
  • storage
Size: 4.19M

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Extremely convenient for Chinese users to shorten long links with Chinese characters.
  • Simple and clean interface, easy to use.
  • The best free option available.
Cons
  • Extension does not work on various websites, returning invalid URL errors.
  • Server issues leading to down times.
  • Some users report being redirected to malicious websites.
Most mentioned
  • Does not work anymore / invalid URL errors.
  • Server was down.
  • Extremely convenient for Chinese users.
User 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) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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