The tiny URL shortener

A minimalistic Chrome extension for shortening URLs

The tiny URL shortener: A Chrome Extension for Tiny URLs

'The tiny URL shortener' is an easy-to-use Chrome extension made to increase productivity and usability. It sits quietly on your toolbar, waiting to shorten the URLs of your current tab at the click of a button. It uses bit.ly as a service to quickly transform long, unwieldy URLs into short, manageable ones. A bit.ly account is required. Simplify your browsing today with the Tiny URL shortener.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 3.88
(8)
Version: 2.0.3 (Last updated: 2022-02-08)
Creation date: 2020-04-17
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • identity
  • storage
Size: 107.52K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 14,949 ▲ 8
Other rankings
#22926 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 610 #49 in url shortener keyword 9 ▲ 9

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

Works great so far
by Ethan S, 2020-11-17
Creates bit.ly URLs
by Till Reymann, 2020-09-09
loved to use it, although the goo.gl service is now disabled, making the extension unusable. are there any plans to update the extension to use another API(s)?
by João Joaquim, 2019-04-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

The tiny URL shortener requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of The tiny URL shortener. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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