Url Shortener

Url Shortener

Create and share short links using tinyurl, bit.ly, cutt.ly, is.gd, v.gd, tny.im and also generate QR code for shortened Url

What is Url Shortener?
'Url Shortener' is a Chrome extension that allows users to quickly and easily shorten URLs using services like tinyurl.com, bit.ly, and others. It provides additional functionality like QR code generation, a night mode for comfortable viewing, right-click menu integration, history tracking with export options, and customizable keyboard shortcuts. Designed with user privacy in mind, it eschews unnecessary permissions and user tracking. The full source code is available on GitHub for transparency.
Stats
Users: 70,000+
Rating: 4.88 (265)
Version: 14.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-01-22)
Creation date: 2020-05-18
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • https://tinyurl.com/*
Size: 76.41K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Shorten URLs with tinyurl.com, bit.ly, cutt.ly, v.gd, tny.im, is.gd, and v.gd. Get QR code for shortened URLs

You can shorten the URL of the current page you are viewing or a specific URL by clicking the extension icon or pasting it into the extension input bar.

The extension has been made open source. The source code can be found at https://github.com/tonystark93/URL-shortener-extension

Shorten URL using various providers

  • tinyurl.com
  • bit.ly
  • cutt.ly
  • is.gd
  • v.gd
  • tny.im

🔒 Privacy focused (We don't ask for unnecessary permissions or track the users while using the extension)

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Fast and efficient
  • Simple to use with no fuss
  • Consistent and reliable over time
Cons
  • Lacks the ability to label or title QR codes
  • Pop-ups can be bothersome for some users
  • One instance of the extension not working as intended
Most mentioned
  • User-friendly interface
  • Speed of generating short URLs
  • Handy for organizing and saving space
  • Desired more features like removing tracking parameters from URLs
  • Works better than some native applications
Recent reviews
Very fast

The horrible apple shortcuts application caused me to stumble upon this little nugget. Apple Shortcuts default url shortener is http://is.gd/. That site is amazing b/c it lists all of the other url shorterners. https://is.gd/software.php
by John Shelburne John Shelburne, 2024-01-03

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by Anderson Rodrigues Anderson Rodrigues, 2023-10-25
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Safety
Risk impact

Url Shortener is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Url Shortener has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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