Url Shortener

Quickly create and share short URLs with the added option to generate QR codes for them.

Url Shortener - Fast & Easy URL Shortening Tool

"Url Shortener" is a Chrome extension that allows users to easily shorten the current page URL or any specific URL. With privacy-focused design, it offers various features like QR code generation, clipboard copying, night mode, automatic shortening, and a complete history of shortened URLs that can be managed and exported as CSV. It’s open source and customizable, making it a versatile tool for sharing links efficiently.
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Extension stats

Version: 14.0.10 (Last updated: 2024-12-13)
Creation date: 2020-05-18
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • https://tinyurl.com/*
Size: 83.65K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
URL Shortener (v13.0.0)
3.45 (29) 1,779+
Url Shortener (v14.0.3)
5.00 (4) 1,758+
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Extension summary

Shorten URLs and Generate 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

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

List of features available Copy to clipboard ✔ Night Mode ✔ Right Click ✔ QR Code Generate

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • User-friendly and effective
  • Fast performance
  • Automatic copying of links to clipboard
  • Generates QR codes (initially mentioned positively)
  • Serves as a suitable alternative to other URL shorteners
Cons
  • QR code generation is inconsistent or not functioning anymore
  • Some users experienced failure in functionality
  • Limited access to previous features compared to other URL shorteners
Most mentioned
  • User-friendly
  • Fast and effective
  • QR code generation issues
  • Automatic copying feature
User reviews
Tuyệt vời
by Điệp Trần Phúc, 2024-10-26

Does what is expected, what more could you ask for?
by John Phillips, 2024-10-16

by Una Long, 2024-10-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Url Shortener requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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