URL Unshortener

This extension unshortens t.co, bit.ly and other shortened links

URL Unshortener

Extension stats

Users: 155
Rating: 2.25
(8)
Version: 0.1.3 (Last updated: 2013-08-29)
Creation date: 2013-08-29
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 25.41K

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Extension summary

Tired of http://t.co/ links to http://owl.li/ shortener, that forwards you to http://goo.gl/, that ends up at news page that you've seen 10 times already? This extension expands all shortened links for you, like those shorteners have never existed.

User reviews

it doesn't work (e.g. https://www.tomshw.it/mission-impossibile-e-altre-indimenticabili-serie-p5)
by Giancarlo Riccio, 2018-08-31

doesn't actually seem to work. Tweetdeck still shows links like bit.ly instead of unshortened ones.
by Johnny Ciocca, 2017-02-08

add http://ali.pub
by Aa Bb, 2016-07-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

URL Unshortener requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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