URL Unshortener

URL Unshortener

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

Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-12-24
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: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 25.41K
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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 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 Johnny Ciocca, 2017-02-08

add http://ali.pub
by Aa Bb Aa Bb, 2016-07-03
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Safety
Risk impact

URL Unshortener 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 URL Unshortener if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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