TinyURL

TinyURL

This extension creates a tinyurl for the current browser tab.

What is TinyURL?
'TinyURL' is a Chrome extension that swiftly transforms long URLs into short, shareable links with just a click. Operated directly from the current open tab, it becomes the ultimate tool for enhancing navigation and sharing efficiency in your everyday online activity.
Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.35 (51)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2013-04-07)
Creation date: 2013-04-07
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://www.tinyurl.com/
Size: 7.09K
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Summary

The quickest way to shorten and share the URL of the current Chrome tab.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works perfectly and does what it should
  • Quick and easy to use
  • Very useful and saves effort
Cons
  • Does not automatically copy the URL to clipboard
  • Formatting copying issue
  • Some users experienced slowness
Most mentioned
  • Needs to automatically copy to clipboard
  • Fast and easy to use
  • Great extension
Recent reviews
Simple and works great. Really needs to have the option to have it automatically copy to clipboard.. the short URL does no good where it pops up.. we need it in the clipboard
by A Google user, 2015-06-26

Should have a copy button next to it, instead of selecting and copying. But still love it :)
by A Google user, 2018-12-03

Simple and works great. Really needs to have the option to have it automatically copy to clipboard.. the short URL does no good where it pops up.. we need it in the clipboard
by A Google user, 2015-06-26
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Safety
Risk impact

TinyURL may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

TinyURL has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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