Best URL Shortener

Convert long URLs or Links of websites to short and friendly ones.

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Best URL Shortener - Quick & Simple Chrome Extension

'Best URL Shortener' is a brilliant Chrome extension designed to simplify one's browsing experience. It efficiently shortens long website URLs into short and easy-to-use ones. There's no requirement for any sort of sign-up and it allows an unlimited number of links to be shortened. It places a high value on security, ensuring all links undergo rigorous verification and checking before the short URL is generated. For any support or assistance, there's a dedicated help desk. An essential tool for seamless web navigation.

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By: Wilson

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.39

(62)

Version: 2.0.2 (Last updated: 2024-11-27)

Creation date: 2020-01-02

Permissions:

activeTab
contextMenus
unlimitedStorage
storage
alarms
scripting

Size: 234.50K

Email: vd*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 5,501 ▲ 71

Other rankings

#663 in Developer Tools ▼ 4 #21 in url shortener keyword 43 ▼ 3 #199 in best keyword 40 ▼ 3

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Easy to use and reliable
Good for shortening links, especially for Amazon
Free tool with caching of previous results
Very helpful for internet activities and marketing purposes
Works quickly and efficiently

Cons

Sudden link generation to QR code extension instead of intended page
Old shortened links (bityl.co) not working anymore
Questionable security with phishing-style links
Transition from a previous Amazon URL shortener was confusing
Loss of trust due to underhanded tactics and lack of transparency

Most mentioned

Issues with old short links not working anymore
Concerns about phishing and link safety
Ease of use for shortening links
The transition from the previous URL shortener to this one

User reviews

I have been using this extension for years but suddenly it has started generating links that link to a QR code extension instead of the page I had used it on. I discovered this because I gave a shortened link to someone and they asked why I was spamming them with a QR code extension. Imagine my surprise! Now this is just malware junk.

Jake, 2025-01-06

Finally found a good URL shortener which is truly free, and caching the previous result. This extension also smartly choose the shortening service.

Mason Wan, 2024-12-09

This product is excellent. Its one of the easiest and reliable chrome extensions i've used.

Ricardo Collison, 2024-09-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Best URL Shortener does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Low Request access to the following domains:

Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Best 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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