Bitly | Short links and QR Codes

Name: Bitly | Short links and QR Codes
Rating: 3.69717868338558 (1595 reviews)
Author: http://bitly.com/

Create short, powerful links and QR Codes and share them with the world.

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Bitly is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help you create short, memorable links and dynamic QR Codes quickly and easily. With just one click, you can shorten any URL directly from your browser and have the link instantly copied to your clipboard for seamless sharing across posts, messages, or documents.

Customize your short links by editing the back-half to make them more engaging and brand-aligned. For enhanced branding, upgrade your account to replace the standard "bit.ly" domain with your own custom domain. Bitly also allows you to generate QR Codes ideal for print, outdoor advertising, and campaigns. These QR Codes are dynamic, so you can update the destination link without changing the QR Code itself, ensuring your campaigns never become outdated.

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Version:

4.3.1 Last updated: 2025-05-19

Creation date:

2020-06-11

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
clipboardWrite
identity
storage
contextMenus

Host permissions:

https://api-ssl.bitly.com/

Size:

1.61MB

Email:

ex*****@bitly.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 692 ▼ 35

Other rankings

#7 in Social Networking ▲ 1

#3 in make it shorter keyword 39

#31 in links keyword 38 ▲ 3

#79 in url shortener keyword 46 ▲ 12

#142 in qr code keyword 65 ▲ 27

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Bitly | Short links and QR Codes (v4.3.1)

4,901 4.16

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User reviews

Users appreciate the Bitly extension for its convenience in creating short links and QR codes quickly and managing them easily. However, many users report significant cons: mandatory login is seen as a hassle, and several experience persistent error messages preventing use. Monthly free link creation limits cause disappointment, and updates sometimes remove useful features (like right-click shortcuts and auto-copy). Login problems hinder functionality for several users. Overall, while the extension was once highly praised, recent changes and bugs substantially affect its usability.

Pros

Allows quick creation of short links and QR codes directly from the browser toolbar.
Users have used it extensively and find it practically essential for link shortening tasks.
Some users appreciate the customization options for links and branding features.
Once working, it integrates well with user workflows for sharing and social media.
The extension helps in efficiently managing and retrieving previously created short links.

Cons

Requires mandatory login, which some users find unnecessary and inconvenient.
Often displays error messages like "An internal error has occurred. Please try again!" causing functionality to stop working.
There is a monthly limit on the number of links that can be shortened for free accounts, which frustrates users.
Login issues: login buttons are unresponsive or login windows close abruptly, preventing use.
Loss of features after updates, such as missing right-click options and failure to auto-copy links after shortening.

Recent reviews

Cette appli m'a beaucoup manqué lorsqu'elle n'a plus marché en 2018. Cool ! Elle re-fonctionne depuis 2024. Très pratique, elle permet entre'autre de retrouver tous nos raccourcis bit.ly Un indispensable.

El*****, 2024-11-11

New and working well

or*****, 2024-08-29

Infelizmente diminuíram a quantidade de links criados para usuários "logados" sem plano pago. Era a melhor ferramenta com essa finalidade. Encontrei uma e recomendo a todos para substituir essa enquanto estiver com essa limitação. "Url Shortener" ou então nesse link: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/url-shortener/godoifjoiadanijplaghmhgfeffnblib

Re*****, 2024-05-29

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Bitly | Short links and QR Codes requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Allows reading and modifying clipboard content, which can be sensitive, posing a moderate privacy risk.
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Risk likelihood

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Bitly | Short links and QR Codes has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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