Link Shortener Firefox

Link Shortener

By: Tim
Click the extension icon on the toolbar to shorten the current page or right-clicking on any link to create a short URL. Short links automatically copy to your clipboard. QR codes are also created for all short links. Start using Url Shortener today!
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Features & Capabilities

The Link Shortener Chrome extension offers a straightforward way to create short URLs from any webpage with a single click or through right-click context options. It supports multiple link shortening services including T.LY, Bitly, Rebrandly, TinyUrl, and more. Users can add their own API keys for personalized link management and set link expirations by date or number of clicks.

This extension also automatically copies the generated short URL to the clipboard for fast sharing and creates a shareable QR code for every shortened link. Designed with limited permissions for security, it streamlines link sharing and tracking across platforms. Visit the official site for updates and feature requests: https://timleland.com/link-shortener-extension/

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V3 Add-on
By:
Tim
Daily users:
2,187 5
Rating:
4.07
(28)
Version:
2.1.98 Last updated: 2026-03-09
Version code:
6175962
Creation date:
2018-03-31
Risk:
Low risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
Size:
844.22KB
Email:
su*****@t.ly
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-17
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# 2,039 ▲ 2
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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Firefox add-on. Please use these information below to contact the Firefox add-on developer.
Developed by:
Tim
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/link-shortener/
Email:
su*****@t.ly
Website:
https://timleland.com/link-shortener-extension/

Permission Change History

2026-02-24: Version 2.1.9 → 2.1.97
Add Permissions: clipboardWrite scripting
Remove Optional permissions: scripting
2026-02-15: Version 1.2.5 → 2.1.8
Remove Permissions: clipboardWrite
Add Optional permissions: scripting

User Reviews

Users find Link Shortener quick, simple, and convenient, often saving time and working reliably. Praise for its cross-browser compatibility and unobtrusive design is common. However, there are recurring concerns about occasional instability, site compatibility (especially with Twitter), and missing features such as keyboard shortcuts, self-hosted/multi-service support, and history deletion.
Pros
  • Quick and simple to use with one-click URL shortening.
  • Saves time and improves workflow by avoiding extra steps to shorten URLs.
  • Generally reliable and does what it promises.
  • Cross-browser compatibility across multiple browsers.
  • Simple, unobtrusive design that doesn't clutter the UI.
Cons
  • Occasional instability or performance issues, including freezing for several seconds.
  • Compatibility issues with some sites, notably Twitter, causing crashes.
  • Bugs leading to inconsistent shortening results, such as the same shortened URL being produced for multiple inputs.
  • Missing quick-access features like a keyboard shortcut for activation.
  • Feature gaps: no built-in support for self-hosted or multiple URL shortening services and no option to delete shortened history.
Recent reviews
The QR code is not working.
by Kr*****, 2025-11-20
by 全民*****, 2025-03-28
by 天灭*****, 2025-02-12
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Is Link Shortener Safe?

Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Link Shortener requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Allows reading and modifying clipboard content, which can be sensitive, posing a moderate privacy risk.
Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Link Shortener is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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