Expand URL

View where shortened URLs lead to before opening them

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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-10-09

By: http://muya.co.ke

Users: 286

Rating: 2.50 (6)

Version: 0.1.1 (Last updated: 2014-05-11)

Creation date: 2014-05-11

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

contextMenus
tabs
storage
http://*/
https://*/

Size: 220.16K

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Summary

Analyze keywords

The Expand URL Chrome allows you to open shortened URLs, e.g. goo.gl, fb.me, bit.ly, t.co; in their 'un-shortened' forms in a new browser tab on Chrome.

You can choose to view the 'expanded' URLs before opening them

User reviews

old app

DJEMAA Ismail (Swat), 2016-11-09

Nope, doesn't work. Just shows a page with a close button.

Alvin Chong (iron2000), 2016-08-25

After trying three other URL unshorteners, all of which redirect you to online pages just to show you the full URL, I tried this one which does exactly what I want! Thanks!

Alexandros Georgiou, 2015-04-28

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Safety

Risk impact

Expand URL is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Expand URL if you trust the publisher.